How to use a garlic dehydration machine to dry garlic slices?

Using a garlic dehydration machine usually refers to a hot air circulation box-type dryer, which is a common method for drying garlic slices in industrial processing.

Drying garlic with an industrial garlic dryer helps keep its original flavor and nutrients. It also makes the strong garlic smell milder before eating and extends the storage time.

So, how do you dry garlic slices with this machine?

Pre-processing steps before drying

The pre-processing includes the following steps: selection, peeling, washing, slicing, and draining.

Selection: Choose fresh, fully mature garlic without mold or rot.

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Peeling: Remove the garlic skins.

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Washing: Quickly rinse the garlic with clean water to remove dirt and impurities.

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Slicing: Use a slicer to cut the garlic cloves into even slices. The recommended thickness is 1.5mm–2.5mm.

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Draining: Let the sliced garlic drain naturally for 10–30 minutes before drying.

Operating steps of the garlic dryer

• Tray loading: Spread the garlic slices evenly on the drying trays. Avoid stacking to ensure proper hot air circulation and even drying.
• Load into dryer: Place the trays into the drying room or hot air circulation dryer rack.
• Start the machine: Use the PLC touchscreen to set the temperature to around 55–60°C.
• Drying completion check: The finished garlic slices should be crispy, non-sticky, white or slightly yellow, with a moisture content of ≤6%.

Tips and precautions

1. Uniformity: Make sure the garlic slices are evenly thick and spread evenly on the trays. This ensures consistent drying.
2. Moisture exhaust control: In the early stage, increase moisture exhaust. In the later stage, avoid steam backflow to prevent reabsorption of moisture.
3. Temperature control: Do not set the temperature too high, or the garlic may turn yellow or get burnt, affecting the quality.
4. Regular checks: Check the drying progress every 1–2 hours and adjust settings if needed.

Advantages of Shuliy garlic dehydration machine

• Efficient heat pump system: Equipped with a high-efficiency heat pump to ensure stable and continuous heating in the drying room.
• Short drying time & low energy consumption: Fast drying with low power use. Ensures uniform results while avoiding cracking, breaking, deformation, or discoloration. Final product yield up to 95%.
• Wide application: Suitable for drying various materials. Ideal for mid- to high-end products. Final moisture content can be reduced to below 6%.
• Integrated design: Compact one-piece structure with minimal heat loss. No need for radiators or circulating water in the air ducts. Heats up quickly and operates easily with no pressure.
• Flexible heating options: Supports multiple fuel types such as wood chips, sawdust, coal, or gas. Available in both electric and gas heating models for greater flexibility.
• Durable construction: Full metal structure with a strong and attractive finish. The outer shell is made of color steel with rock wool insulation. Interior features a galvanized frame and aluminum inner walls.
• Smart control system: Comes with a digital control panel for accurate temperature and humidity management, ensuring consistent and reliable drying quality.