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Drying Process Analysis - Sweet Potato Drying

2025-09-07

sweet potato drying process

Sweet potatoes are a nutritious natural tonic, rich in vitamins C, E, and potassium. They also have high medicinal value, known for their tonifying properties, boosting energy, and strengthening the spleen and stomach.

Sweet potatoes also have high economic value. Not only can the tubers be processed, but the leaves and vines can also be used as feed, or dried and combined with corn to make feed. They have a wide range of applications and a strong market.

In addition to being ground into powder, dried sweet potatoes can also be used to make porridge. This makes them convenient to store, preserves their nutritional value, and offers a delicious flavor! Let's discuss the sweet potato drying process.

The first step is cleaning: First, clean the surface of the sweet potatoes with clean water.

The second step is peeling: Peel the cleaned sweet potatoes and remove any skin fibers, diseased spots, black spots, and bitter threads.

The third step is soaking: Immediately soak the peeled sweet potatoes in clean water at room temperature for one hour.

The fourth step is steaming: Remove the soaked sweet potatoes and place them in a sealed steamer for about two hours, until they are completely soft.

The fifth step is cutting: Cut the steamed sweet potatoes into even pieces or strips.

Finally, dry them. Arrange the cut sweet potato strips evenly on trays, then place them on a cart and roll them into the drying room. The drying process is then set to an initial temperature of 65°C for four hours.

The second stage is set to 60°C for four hours.

The third stage is set to 55°C. Once the desired moisture content is reached, the air-conditioning drying room automatically completes the drying process.
sweet potato drying process