Abstract
The effect of polyoxyethylene fatty alcohol ether (SAEO), a hydrochloric acid soluble nonionic surface active-agent, was investigated about its application on the peeling process of Mandarin orange. The experiments were carried out either laboratory-scale or a lot-process scale.
By the addition of SAEO to hydrochloric acid solution, it was found to be possible to lower the hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide concentrations necessary for the peeling process.
It was also observed that the soaking orange in SAEO aquous solution as the pre-treatment made the peeling process effective.
