Simultaneous slicing and washing of vegetables

摘要

Simultaneous slicing and washing of relatively firm raw vegetable or fruit products is accomplished in a vat of water into which a slicer apparatus is positioned such that the slices are formed and discharge directly into the water and free fall. An inclined takeout conveyor serves to receive the slices and remove them from the water. A circulating water current and fluid jets urge the slices to disperse onto the conveyor. A spray of water removes residual vegetable matter from the slice surfaces before leaving the takeout conveyor for further processing.