Fresh apples contain about 84 % water. After drying to 20 % moisture, 10 kg gives about 2 kg of dried product: about 5 kg of fresh apples per kilogram of dried.
Approximate calculation using a simplified model: for designing equipment and process modes, consult a technologist.
How many kilograms of fresh apples are needed for 1 kg of dried?
About 5 kg if dried to 20 % moisture without waste. With core removal — 6 kg and more.
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.