SORTING AND DRYING TECHNIQUES FOR OFF-GROUND HARVESTED ALMONDS

摘要

In some embodiments, a method for processing almonds includes sorting almonds into groups; and drying the sorted almonds. Sorting the almonds may include sorting based a size, a dimension, a mass, and/or an aerodynamic property. Drying the almonds includes subjecting the almonds to heated air for a time period and further include circulating the heated air at a velocity.