Abstract: The invention relates to a device for pruning leaves and/or other undesirable elements from the inflorescences of aromatic plants and/or from vegetable material, comprising a frame, a container and at least one removing element for removing leaves and/or other undesirable elements. The container can contain the vegetable material to be treated and comprising through-openings or slots on its surface, said at least one removing element being located so that it skims said openings or slots in correspondence with at least a portion of the surface of said container, characterized in that said at least one removing element comprises a brush. Another object of the invention is a treatment line for aromatic plants and/or plant material comprising a pruning device of the described type.

Abstract: A process for the extraction of oleoresins from vegetable material by solvent comprising the following successive steps: a solvent washing step of vegetable material in maceration means controlled in temperature and/or pressure for a time varying between 10 and 60 minutes, with a proportion between the mass of vegetable material to be treated and the volume of solvent between 1:5 kg/l 1:10 kg/l; the temperature is controlled by means of a cryogenic fluid and is between ?60 ° C. and ?100 ° C.

Abstract: Described is an apparatus for peeling a mango which includes: a frame defining a seat designed to receive a mango to be peeled; an operating element projecting in the seat and designed to constitute a pivot of rotation for a mango; a handling device having an operating surface designed to interfere with the peel of a mango for exerting on it a traction by friction; the handling device facing the operating element in such a way that a passage for a mango is defined between them; drive means connected to the operating surface to operate it according to a movement designed to force a mango against the operating element and through the passage; elastic means designed to oppose the distancing of the operating element from the operating surface in order to elastically adapt the width of the passage to a mango; a blade placed in the passage and spaced from the operating surface in order to remove a surface layer of the mango.

Abstract: Machine for forming spaghetti of vegetable products (19) comprising—a cutting unit (11) rotatable about an operating axis (A) and having a face (12), perpendicular to the operating axis (A), from which blades (13) protrude to form spaghetti from a product (19) that is pushed against the face (12);—a supply device (14) comprising a thrust unit (15) having:—two mutually opposite tape members (16, 17), which between them define a passage (18) for products (19) and can be spread symmetrically with respect to the operating axis (A);—elastic means (20) connected to said tape members (16, 17) and configured to resiliently oppose a mutual divergence of said tape members (16, 17). The tape members (16, 17) are positioned and configured in such a way that the passage (18) extends along the operating axis (A) and has an outlet opening (18a) which faces the face (12) of the cutting unit (11).

Abstract: Machine for forming spaghetti of vegetable products (19) comprising—a cutting unit (11) rotatable about an operating axis (A) and having a face (12), perpendicular to the operating axis (A), from which blades (13) protrude to form spaghetti from a product (19) that is pushed against the face (12);—a supply device (14) comprising a thrust unit (15) having:—two mutually opposite tape members (16, 17), which between them define a passage (18) for products (19) and can be spread symmetrically with respect to the operating axis (A);—elastic means (20) connected to said tape members (16, 17) and configured to resiliently oppose a mutual divergence of said tape members (16, 17). The tape members (16, 17) are positioned and configured in such a way that the passage (18) extends along the operating axis (A) and has an outlet opening (18a) which faces the face (12) of the cutting unit (11).

Abstract: A machine for cleaning up fruits, particularly strawberries and radishes is disclosed. The machine includes closed loop conveyor belt (5) for conveying fruits, a vacuum-generating means (8), and first cutting means (11). The closed loop conveyor belt (5) is provided with an upper conveying branch (5a), a lower returning branch (5b) and two front and rear connecting portions (5c, 5d), respectively, a plurality of holes (6) that are formed in the conveyor belt (5), and the conveyor belt (5) is movable by rollers (3, 4) along a predetermined advancing direction (A). The vacuum-generating means (8) includes distributing means (10) arranged under at least a predetermined portion of the upper conveying branch (5a). The first cutting means (11) cutting fruits is arranged in the plurality of holes (6) according to a cutting line substantially perpendicular to the advancing direction (A).

Abstract: Process and plant for washing of grapes especially for wine making comprising: a first stage of automated washing able to remove substances and/or foreign bodies from the grapes at least through the effect of chemical agents; a second stage of automated washing to remove chemical agents from the grape; the phases of washing being such as to preserve the integrity and the organoleptic qualities of the grape.

Abstract: The invention concerns a machine for cutting vegetables into different shapes lines, said machine comprising: holding means (9) which are configured to receive and hold at least one vegetable; cutting means (21) for cutting said at least one vegetable into lines, said cutting means (21) being located downstream from said holding means (9); and thrust means (6) which are movable according to a predetermined direction (S), to push at least one vegetable through said holding means (9) against said cutting means (21); wherein said thrust means (6), said holding means (9) and said cutting means (21) are substantially aligned along said predetermined direction (S); and wherein said holding means (9) or said cutting means (21) are respectively movable in rotation relative to said cutting means (21) or said holding means (9), such that said cutting means (21) operate on said at least one vegetable, forming at least one substantially filiform vegetable portion when said thrust means (6) push, when in use, said at l

Abstract: Degassing device for systems for treatment of food products such as leaf vegetables, tuberous, fruit of meet, cheeses or sausages, and like, characterized in that it includes—a degassing conduct for a food product treatment fluid, the degassing conduct having, in sequence along its development trajectory, an inclined inlet tract, within which the flow fluid rises, a degassing tract, and an outlet tract, within which the flow is directed downward; and—a degassing chamber, in correspondence of the degassing tract; the degassing tract having, at least on its upper wall, a plurality of holes suitable to communicate said degassing tract with the degassing tract to permit exit of air bubbles trapped within the flow from said degassing chamber, preventing exit of food products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an automatic machine for cutting fruit, particularly strawberries or radishes, comprising an aligning and transporting unit (4, 140, 340, 404) for aligning, according to at least one line, and transporting fruits (F) from an origin zone to a first destination zone; a placing and transporting unit (5, 5?, 150, 205, 350, 405) for placing said fruits (F) according to a predetermined orientation and transporting said fruits (F) from said first destination zone to a second destination zone, said placing and transporting unit (5, 5?, 150, 205, 350, 405) being arranged downstream said aligning and transporting unit (4, 140, 340, 404); a conveying unit (6, 160, 210, 406) for conveying said fruits (F) from said second destination zone to a third destination zone, said conveying unit (6, 160, 210, 406) comprising a vacuum-generating device (66) to make a respective waste portion of said fruits (F) adhering to said conveying unit (6, 160, 210) by vacuum, said conveying unit (6, 160, 210,

Abstract: The present invention relates to a machine for cleaning up fruits, particularly strawberries and radishes, comprising: closed loop conveyor belt (5) for conveying fruits, provided with an upper conveying branch (5a), a lower returning branch (5b) and two front and rear connecting portions (5c, 5d), respectively, being arranged between said upper conveying branch (5a) and lower returning branch (5b), a plurality of holes (6) are formed in said conveyor belt (5), each hole being adapted to receive a fruit; actuating means for moving said conveyor belt (5) along a predetermined advancing direction (A); vacuum-generating means (8) comprising distributing means (10) being arranged under at least a predetermined portion of said upper conveying branch (5a) and within at least an operative portion of the front connecting portion (5c), said at least an operative portion being adjacent to said predetermined portion of said upper conveying branch (5a) to generate an attracting force directed towards said conveyor belt (

Abstract: Degassing device (21) for systems for treatment of food products (12) such as leaf vegetables, tuberous, fruit of meet, cheeses or sausages, and like, characterized in that it comprises a degassing conduct (22) for a food product (12) treatment fluid, said degassing conduct (22) having, in sequence along its development trajectory, an inclined inlet tract (23), within which said flow fluid rises, a degassing tract (24), and an outlet tract (25), within which said flow is directed downward; and a degassing chamber (27), in correspondence of said degassing tract (24); said degassing tract (24) having, at least on its upper wall (24a), a plurality of holes (26) suitable to communicate said degassing tract (24) with said degassing tract (27) to permit exit of air bubbles trapped within said flow from said degassing chamber (27), preventing exit of food products (12).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for transporting and/or washing and/or pasteurization thermal treatment of foodstuffs, particularly leaf products comprising at least a treatment section. The treatment section can be comprised of one or more sections of rectilinear tubes and one or more corresponding curved tube sections, wherein products within the treatment section being conveyed by a fluid, such as water, flowing along the tubes.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus (1) for washing and drying leaf products and more generically vegetables, comprising a frame (2), a centrifugation basket (3), a container (tank) (4) within which said centrifugation basket (3) is provided, a basin (6), communicating with said container (4) for inlet and discharge of washing water, said centrifugation basket (3) being pivoted on said frame (2) so as to rotate of about 180° from a working position to a discharge position, and vice versa, and means (7) for collection and removal of washed and dried product, said means being provided raised with respect to said centrifugation basket (3), in a position corresponding to the discharge position of the same centrifugation basket (3), being further provided driving means for said centrifugation basket permitting driving said basket (3) at at least two rotation speeds, respectively a washing speed and a drying speed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for pasteurization thermal treatment of foodstuffs, particularly leaf products, comprised of means for loading the product to be subjected to treatment and means for discharging the treated product. The system is comprised of a first treatment section in which the product to be subjected to treatment is conveyed by the loading means and wherein the first treatment section heats the product by a treatment fluid, so as to reduce starting concentration of thermo sensitive bacterial flora present in the same. A second treatment section is provided in cascade with the first treatment section. The second treatment section cools the product by the treatment fluid, so as to stop growing of residual bacterial flora present.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved apparatus (1) for drying food-stuffs, comprising at least a centrifugation basket (5) for drying said product by its rotation, the lateral surface of said basket (5) being holed; a pin (13) rotating coupled with said at least a centrifugation basket (5); and a motor (12), mechanically coupled with said rotation pin (13); said apparatus (1) being characterised in that said motor (12) is a synchronous three-phase electric motor (12) and in that it comprises means (16) for controlling rotation of said motor (12) for adjusting the torque output by said motor (12) with respect to its rotation speed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for washing and sterilizing food products, particularly vegetables. The process comprises the following steps: (a) treatment of the food products by ultrasounds, ultraviolet rays and micro filtering; (b) treatment of the food products under ozone atmosphere, ultraviolet rays and micro filtering; (c) treatment of the food products by ultraviolet rays; and (d) dewatering and drying the food products under controlled atmosphere. The present invention further relates to an apparatus for carrying out the above process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for transporting and/or washing and/or pasteurisation thermal treatment of foodstuffs, particularly leaf products comprising at least a treatment section. The treatment section can be comprised of one or more sections of rectilinear tubes and one or more corresponding curved tube sections, wherein products within the treatment section being conveyed by a fluid, such as water, flowing along the tubes.

Abstract: Apparatus for drying leaf products including a product supply or loading section, a product centrifugation and drying section and a dried product discharging section. The loading section comprises a conveyor belt for continuously supplying the entering product and then discharges the collected product on the drying section. The centrifugation and drying section, downward of the supply section comprises a continuous conveyor with two parallel chains on which a plurality of centrifugation baskets is mounted, each one rotating about its own axis. The discharge section, receiving the dried product from the centrifugation section, and transferring the same at the exit, comprises an elevator conveyor belt operated by a motor.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus (1) for washing and drying leaf products and more generically vegetables, comprising a frame (2), a centrifugation basket (3), a container (tank) (4) within which said centrifugation basket (3) is provided, a basin (6), communicating with said container (4) for inlet and discharge of washing water, said centrifugation basket (3) being pivoted on said frame (2) so as to rotate of about 180° from a working position to a discharge position, and vice versa, and means (7) for collection and removal of washed and dried product, said means being provided raised with respect to said centrifugation basket (3), in a position corresponding to the discharge position of the same centrifugation basket (3), being further provided driving means for said centrifugation basket permitting driving said basket (3) at at least two rotation speeds, respectively a washing speed and a drying speed.