METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CURING CANOLA

摘要

An apparatus and method are provided for curing canola. The canola is exposed to a temperature cycle with a period of 22 to 26 hours with the moisture content of the canola maintained at 11-13%. The curing process is carried out in a closed environment in a curing apparatus with an insulated exterior shell, an inner container to hold the canola, a humidifier and a heater. A blower is provided to circulate air in the apparatus, and the inner container includes means to provide movement of the canola.

主权项

1. A method of curing canola, comprising:
exposing canola to a cycle of temperatures while maintaining the canola moisture content in a range of 11-13%, the cycle of temperatures ranging from a low temperature of the range 5-11° C. to a high temperature of the range 18-32° C.; where the cycle of temperatures has a wavelength of approximately a day.