Methods and systems for producing improved hemp seed products, such as proteins and oils are provided.

A juice pressing machine and methods for pressing juice from a foodstuff includes embodiments having a removable pressing chamber and one or more filters which may be assembled and loaded with macerated foodstuff to form thin layers separated by a pressing plate. Once a juicing operation has been completed, the pressing chamber can be removed from the machine for emptying the pressed filters and solids contents therein. The empty pressing chamber may then be rinsed if needed and reattached to the machine for a subsequent pressing operation with newly filled filter(s). The platen may also be easily removed from the machine for cleaning as desired.

A juice pressing machine and methods for pressing juice from a foodstuff includes embodiments having a removable pressing chamber and one or more filters which may be assembled and loaded with macerated foodstuff to form thin layers separated by a pressing plate. Once a juicing operation has been completed, the pressing chamber can be removed from the machine for emptying the pressed filters and solids contents therein. The empty pressing chamber may then be rinsed if needed and reattached to the machine for a subsequent pressing operation with newly filled filter(s). The platen may also be easily removed from the machine for cleaning as desired.

An overhead conveyor and wash assembly is provided for a citrus oil extractor. In one embodiment, a spray manifold is connected to a drive chain and has nozzles for applying a cleaning solution and water to the extractor rollers. A wiper bar assembly is pendulously suspended from the spray manifold and conveys citrus fruits through the extractor as needed. The wiper bar assembly is moved to a raised position to be retracted to the input end of the extractor. A second embodiment uses a spray manifold pendulously suspended from drive chains and conveys citrus fruit through the extractor as needed and also sprays cleaning solution and water as needed.

Improvements to a juice extraction machine, particularly a commercial-scale fruit juice extraction machine that is extremely light and compact for very easy handling and transportation, which is noteworthy for its unusual construction configuration that includes, among other items, a swing-lidded waste-bin on its front whose walls are close to the peeler cups when closed, allowing easy removal of wastes such as pith, pulp and peel when open. The invention comprises a fruit-rack sub-set (1) with a curved concave cross-section whose movement is synchronized with the axle (51) that powers the mobile peeler (2), such fruit-rack (1) being attached to the mobile peeler sub-set (2) through slots (3) and with the machine including a cross-spring (4) attached at the bottom of the feeder/dispenser pipe (5), with such cross-spring (4) having a means of activation (6) located on the fruit-rack sub-set (1); the improved machine (M) comprises a swing-lidded waste-bin (7) on its front part, with such swing-lidded waste-bin (7) having substantially semi-circular sides (8) close to the mobile (2) and fixed (2B) peelers and with the mobile peeler (2) connected to a gear-motor sub-set (31) and the fixed peeler (2B) concatenate with the filter and piston sub-set (67) assembled in the fixed peeler (2B).

Improvements to a juice extraction machine, particularly a commercial-scale fruit juice extraction machine that is extremely light and compact for very easy handling and transportation, which is noteworthy for its unusual construction configuration that includes, among other items, a swing-lidded waste-bin on its front whose walls are close to the peeler cups when closed, allowing easy removal of wastes such as pith, pulp and peel when open. The invention comprises a fruit-rack sub-set (1) with a curved concave cross-section whose movement is synchronized with the axle (51) that powers the mobile peeler (2), such fruit-rack (1) being attached to the mobile peeler sub-set (2) through slots (3) and with the machine including a cross-spring (4) attached at the bottom of the feeder/dispenser pipe (5), with such cross-spring (4) having a means of activation (6) located on the fruit-rack sub-set (1); the improved machine (M) comprises a swing-lidded waste-bin (7) on its front part, with such swing-lidded waste-bin (7) having substantially semi-circular sides (8) close to the mobile (2) and fixed (2B) peelers and with the mobile peeler (2) connected to a gear-motor sub-set (31) and the fixed peeler (2B) concatenate with the filter and piston sub-set (67) assembled in the fixed peeler (2B).

Improved juicing head of the type with juicing heads present in juicing systems, where the fruit to juice is housed in a recess of a female element and is guided to meet the head of a male element that is temporarily inserted in the recess, pressing the fruit and extracting the juice, wherein the head comprises ribs on its surface, said ribs arranged transverse to the direction of motion of the head.

The specification provides methods for extracting juice, anthocyanin, pectin, proanthocyanidin, and/or other phenolic compounds, from fruit material such as cranberry fruit, presscake, and/or pomace, through a sequential extraction procedure.

The specification provides methods for extracting juice, anthocyanin, pectin, proanthocyanidin, and/or other phenolic compounds, from fruit material such as cranberry fruit, presscake, and/or pomace, through a sequential extraction procedure.

The present invention provides an assembly for accessing coconut water in a coconut comprising a screw having a rod with spiral threads on the outside surface of the rod and a sharp tip for drilling through coconut shell, and a handle on the top of the rod for twisting the rod through the coconut shell; and a lid having a threaded through-hole on the vertical center thereof for receiving and housing a sharp tip of the rod, wherein the lid of the assembly is placed and fixed on the germination pore of the coconut by a fixing means and wherein the screw is prevented from drilling the coconut shell by locking means.