Vegetable and fruit processing technology is a type of food processing technology that involves the transformation of raw fruits and vegetables into a range of products such as canned fruits and vegetables, frozen fruits and vegetables, juices, purees, and dried fruits and vegetables. Vegetable and fruit processing includes harvesting, cleaning, and sorting, processing, packing and distribution.
Vegetable and fruit processing technology are highly regulated to ensure food safety and quality. The process typically involves a combination of mechanical and manual processes, as well as careful control of temperature, time, and other variables to produce safe, high-quality products with consistent taste, texture, and appearance.