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How much dried carrot you get from 50 kg

Carrots contain about 88 % water. Dried to 8–10 % moisture, they give only 10–12 % of the initial mass. Account for peeling waste.

Parameters

Result

Approximate calculation using a simplified model: for designing equipment and process modes, consult a technologist.

Calculation example

Mass of fresh raw material
50 kg
Preparation waste (skin, core, pits)
12 %
Initial moisture of the raw material
88 %
Moisture of the finished product
9 %
Dried product yield
5,80 kg
Water to evaporate
38,20 kg
Dry matter
5,28 kg
Fresh raw material per 1 kg of dried
8,6 kg
Yield from fresh mass
11,6 %

Frequently asked questions

How much dried carrot from 1 kg of fresh?
About 100–120 g at a finished product moisture of 8–10 % and with peeling taken into account.

The calculations are approximate: they help to assess the process and compare options, but do not replace a process design and trials on a specific raw material. This section is for reference only and contains no commercial offers.