Licorice products are an important component of the confectionery industry and are enjoyed by consumers in many countries for their unique sweet and sour taste. During the production process, especially in the cooling stage, careful humidity control is necessary. The use of dehumidifiers in cooling tunnels plays a critical role in product quality and shelf life. After being cooked at high temperatures, licorice products are extruded and then enter cooling tunnels via a conveyor belt. During this stage, humidity control with dehumidifiers in the tunnel is essential. If the relative humidity is high during the cooling process, the products can absorb moisture, negatively affecting their texture, flavor, and shelf life. Additionally, high relative humidity in the tunnel can cause products to stick to the conveyor, requiring the conveyor speed to be slowed down to balance the moisture taken by the dehumidifier. In such cases, the amount of product entering the cooling tunnel decreases, reducing overall production capacity. Using modern industrial dehumidifiers ensures energy efficiency and continuous production.
The packaging process for licorice products is also important for humidity control. Using dehumidifiers at packaging stations to keep humidity levels low helps maintain the freshness of packaged products and extends their shelf life.
At NKT – Nem Kontrol Teknolojileri, our expert engineering team provides the best industrial dehumidifier solutions to increase the efficiency of licorice production and packaging areas, maintain the integrity of the production process, and offer energy-efficient, high-performance solutions.
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