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Herb processing

Fresh herb processing with high cutting and drying quality

Fresh-cut herbs are becoming increasingly popular in modern convenience foods, ranging from fresh soup or vegetable mixes to ready-to-eat salads and mise-en-place preparations for foodservice and hospitality. However, their delicate nature presents challenges when it comes to maintaining control during processing. To address these challenges, Sormac develops processing solutions that ensure gentle handling, consistent cutting quality, and hygienic processing of delicate herbs.

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High speed, combined with the right knife angle and controlled product flow, ensures a consistent and precise cut without product damage. Our washers create targeted water flows and turbulence that reach every leaf surface while maintaining product quality. Our mechanical and thermal dryers handle the product gently, achieving low residual moisture without stressing the herbs.

From cutting to washing and drying, our machines are designed for intensive use, maximum ease of operation, and results that can be reliably reproduced every day.

High-quality processing of fresh herbs

Would you like to optimize or expand your fresh herb processing? We are happy to support you with standalone machines, complete processing lines, or customized solutions tailored to your specific requirements and production needs. Our technology is designed for:

  • High-quality cutting results with consistent product quality
  • Gentle product handling
  • Hygienic processing and optimal cleanability
  • High yield and reduced labor input
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Cutting

Cutting parsley, chives, and other fresh herbs

High-quality cutting or slicing is essential for the appearance and shelf life of fresh herbs. The Sormac Belt Slicer BSM-150 is ideal for cutting fresh herbs such as parsley and chives. Thanks to the unique combination of high rotation speed (rpm), high belt speed, and continuous, stable product guidance up to the knife, the BSM delivers uniform, high-quality cutting results without product damage. The right knife design also contributes to this outstanding performance.

  • The Twin Knife is particularly suitable for cutting delicate herbs, as it contacts the product twice as fast and ensures a clean cut.

The Belt slicer BSM offers a wide range of knives, cutting sizes, and programmable recipes, and can be integrated into various line configurations. This results in a high level of application flexibility. Our specialists will be happy to advise you on the best solution tailored to your specific needs.

Discover the innovative Belt slicer BSM-150

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Test before you invest!

We understand how important it is to experience a machine in practice before making a decision. You can visit one of our demo locations, join an online demonstration, or we can bring the machine to your site. If desired, we can test it with your own product so you can see for yourself how the machine performs.

Washing

Optimal washing of fresh-cut herbs

Washing is often about the balance between thorough cleaning and preserving product quality. Sormac washing solutions support a hygienic washing step with gentle, controlled product handling, tailored to your process and capacity requirements. This allows you to effectively remove sand, dirt and bacterial residues without stressing delicate herbs unnecessarily.

  • The Salad washers PULSTAR-range are equipped with an adjustable air injection system and are ideal for delicate herbs. The range is available in four versions.

Drying

Gentle drying of fresh herbs

A stabilizing drying step is essential for the shelf life and downstream processability of your product, whether that would be packaging or further processing. Depending on the product type and the desired final quality, the drying line can be equipped with drying solutions such as the SC/NextGen or LDT systems. This way the product is optimally prepared for the next step while giving you full control over the final result.

  • The Centrifuge SC/NextGen-series uses centrifugal forces for drying. Thanks to its unique infeed design and horizontal drum position, the herbs are handled gently and in a product-friendly manner.
  • The Air drying tunnel LDT is a thermal drying solution for delicate products that can reduce residual moisture content (AHV) to even 0%.

Tailored advice

Our potato peeling line offers not only advanced machines but also flexibility. Whether you are looking for small-scale or large-scale solutions, we adapt the configuration of the potato processing line to your needs. Contact us for a consultation and let us jointly design the optimal setup for your business.

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Hygienic machine design as a foundation for food safety

Hygienic machine design plays a crucial role in ensuring food safety during the processing of leafy greens. The design is based on the principle of easy and thorough cleanability, enabling effective disinfection. This minimizes microbiological risks and results in a hygienically safe machine.

At Sormac, this principle is central to all the machines we design. Examples include:

  • Easy to clean, smooth surfaces that reduce the risk of bacterial buildup.
  • Water-draining frame with sloped surfaces to prevent water retention.
  • Open frame structure.
  • Easy access for cleaning through large, wide-opening doors.
  • Hygienic zones where mechanical components are located below the product flow.
  • Foldable fans on dewatering and transport conveyors.

Remote Service

Our service specialists can log in to your machines remotely via a secure internet connection. This allows us to provide fast support for operation, settings, and optimizing your leafy greens processing workflow. Would you like to learn more about our service solutions?

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Frequently asked questions about herb processing

Our solutions are suitable for fresh herbs such as parsley and chives. We are happy to advise you on the configuration that best fits your crop and desired end product.

High-quality slicing of fresh herbs ensures clean cuts without product damage or stress, a consistent appearance, and an extended shelf life.

The Twin Knife is ideal when cutting quality and gentle handling of delicate crops such as fresh herbs are top priority. 

This depends on the quality of your raw materials, your process, and hygiene requirements. If washing is required, it can be implemented with solutions such as the PULSTAR washers, featuring gentle and controlled product handling.

This depends on the product type and the desired final residual moisture. Sormac has a complete range of drying solutions, including the SC/Next Gen horizontal centrifuges and LDT thermal drying tunnels, both suitable for delicate products like fresh herbs.

Yes. Sormac solutions are designed for easy line integration, allowing herb processing to be seamlessly incorporated into your overall fresh produce production.

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