Hygiene is a fundamental consideration in any food processing environment, and onion processing is no exception. From intake through to packing, maintaining clean equipment and controlled handling practices is essential to protect product quality and meet customer standards.
Onions arrive from the field with natural soil and outer skins, which means the peeling stage plays a key role not only in preparation but also in maintaining a clean production environment. If dirt and skin build-up are not effectively managed, they can affect machine performance and increase the need for unplanned stoppages.
Well-designed onion peeling equipment supports good hygiene practices. Smooth surfaces, accessible components and practical washdown features make cleaning more straightforward and efficient. When machines are designed with hygiene in mind, routine cleaning can be carried out thoroughly without excessive downtime.
Regular cleaning does more than satisfy compliance requirements – it also protects performance. Skin build-up and residue can gradually affect airflow and peeling consistency, leading to reduced efficiency over time. Keeping equipment clean helps ensure that peeling quality remains stable from shift to shift.
Ultimately, hygiene in onion processing is about more than meeting standards. It supports product quality, protects equipment performance and helps maintain a smooth, dependable production flow. By combining well-designed machinery with consistent cleaning practices, processors can maintain both high output and high standards.
M&P Engineering has been manufacturing food production, preparation and filling equipment for many years and offers a range of equipment including its onion peeling machines.
M&P Engineering’s Large Onion Peeling Machine uses a dry peeling process, resulting in no waste slurry. It can peel, top and tail onions with diameters between 45mm and 115mm using its self-adjusting floating knife assemblies. The peeler uses compressed air to remove the skin, resulting in optimum end-product appearance.
The large onion peeler has a raw material input rate of 750kg per hour when working at optimum speed but can be adjusted to suit the needs of the processor.
M&P Engineering also have available a range of freshcut machinery, including our Carousel Grid Cutting Machine and our Radish Top & Tailer.
If you would like to find out more information about our products, speak to a member of the team on +44 (0)161 872 8378 or contact us here.