Introduction for quinoa peeling machine

quinoa peeling machine is a specialized agricultural equipment designed to remove the bitter saponin layer from quinoa seeds, making them safe for consumption and enhancing their palatability. Here's a detailed introduction to its features, working principles, and applications:

1. Core Functionality

The primary purpose of a quinoa peeling machine is to eliminate the natural saponin coating on quinoa grains. Saponins, which act as a natural pesticide in quinoa plants, impart a bitter taste and can cause digestive irritation if consumed in large quantities. The machine ensures thorough removal of this layer while preserving the nutritional integrity of the seeds.

2. Working Principles

Quinoa peeling machines employ dry processing technologies to avoid water usage and nutrient loss. Key mechanisms include:

• Mechanical Friction: Rotating abrasive rollers or drums gently rub against quinoa grains to peel off the saponin layer.

• Multi-Stage Polishing: Successive polishing stages refine the grains, ensuring uniform removal of saponins and achieving a smooth, shiny texture.

• Air Separation: After peeling, air currents separate the loosened saponins and husks from the cleaned quinoa, ensuring high purity.

Finished product for quinoa peeling machine

ore Effects of  (Saponin-Removed Quinoa) through Mechanical Processing
These advancements significantly enhance its commercial value and culinary appeal:

1. Sensory Quality Enhancement

• Taste Optimization

• Over 98% of natural saponins are removed, eliminating bitterness and enabling direct consumption without soaking.

• Polishing creates smooth, glossy grains that cook into a soft, fluffy texture, ideal for salads, 饭团，and diverse recipes.

• Appearance Upgrade

• Grains showcase natural luster and uniform color (e.g., white quinoa becomes translucent, while red/black varieties retain their original characteristics), boosting visual appeal.

2. Nutrient Retention & Bioavailability Improvement

• Dry Processing Preserves Nutrients

• Avoids water-soluble nutrient loss (e.g., vitamins B1, B2, minerals), retaining intact protein (14%±), dietary fiber (7%±), and essential amino acids like lysine.

• Enhanced Digestibility

• Saponin removal reduces intestinal irritation, improving protein digestibility by ~15%—making it safer for infants, the elderly, and sensitive digestive systems.

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• Technical terms (e.g., "saponin residue," "protein digestibility") are retained for accuracy.

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• Key metrics (e.g., "98%," "14%±") are preserved to emphasize data-driven benefits.

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• About our company 

• Qing Dao Jing Cheng Machinery Co.,Ltd(previously it was Shandong Kingrunda Machinery Co.,Ltd).We wish to be your exclusive equipment supplier and reliable business partner.

"Have quality win reputation. Have reputation build brand. Have brand get market"is our management concept. We get together talented engineers of this industry in Kingrunda and deliver first rate product and technical service to customers home and abroad.

Kingrunda business originates from flour mill, SB series combined dehuller rice mill, 6NF series air-jet rice mill, disk mill and single screw self-cooked food extruders, etc. Driven by foreign trade growth in recent years, we diversify our business and develop very fast. We have established strong and long term cooperation relationship with customers in more than 20 countries or areas including US, UK, Spain, Sweden, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Indonesia, Nigeria, etc. To better serve customers and subdivide market, we expand our team, launch new projects and a few business departments gradually have come into being which make communication with customers much easier. Kingrunda strives to be a new type star company which can satisfy both employees and customers.