Onion garlic processing line solutions from Bigtem deliver complete, high-efficiency systems for peeling, cutting, drying, and packaging of onions and garlic with maximum yield and minimal waste.

Processors across North America use our onion garlic processing line for fresh peeled onions, diced onions, onion rings, garlic cloves, minced garlic, dried onion flakes, garlic powder, and other value-added products. These lines support capacities from several hundred kg/h up to several tons per hour. With dedicated US-based support through VegTech Systems in Alpharetta, GA, you receive fast project engineering, professional installation, operator training, and reliable ongoing service.

Complete Onion & Garlic Processing Line Flow

Our turnkey onion garlic processing line is engineered for gentle handling and high throughput:

• Receiving & Feeding: Robust intake hoppers and conveyors with surge capacity to handle peak harvest volumes smoothly.
• Washing & Cleaning: High-efficiency washing systems that thoroughly remove soil and residues while preserving product integrity.
• Peeling: Advanced dry peeling, steam peeling, or specialized garlic peelers designed for high yield and low damage.
• Cutting & Slicing: Precision cutters for onion rings, dices, slices, whole peeled onions, and various garlic forms (cloves, minced, sliced).
• Drying (optional): Integrated hot air drying systems for producing high-quality dried onion flakes, granules, and garlic powder.
• Inspection & Grading: Optical sorting and quality control stations to ensure consistent product standards.
• Packaging: Automated weighing, bagging, and sealing systems for retail, foodservice, or industrial packaging formats.

Bigtem Engineering Highlights:

• 53+ years of experience (est. 1973) with 35+ engineers focused on food processing equipment.
• Vertical integration for custom sanitary design, specialized conveyors, and full-line automation with intuitive PLC/HMI controls.
• Food-grade AISI 304/316 stainless steel construction meeting strict USDA and FSMA requirements.
• Specialized gentle-handling technology optimized for the strong odors and delicate nature of onions and garlic.

Commercial Benefits for North American Processors

• High Yield: Advanced peeling and cutting systems minimize waste and maximize usable product from every batch.
• Consistent Quality: Precise control delivers uniform size, color, and flavor across fresh, frozen, or dried products.
• Labor Savings: Highly automated continuous flow significantly reduces the manual labor traditionally required for peeling and preparation.
• Flexibility: Handles different onion varieties (yellow, white, red) and garlic types on the same line.
• Efficiency: Optimized energy use in drying and easy-clean hygienic design lower operating costs and maintenance time.
• Strong ROI: Premium peeled, diced, dried, and powdered onion/garlic products command higher market prices and deliver fast payback.

Typical Applications: Fresh peeled and diced onions for foodservice, onion rings, garlic cloves and minced garlic, dried onion/garlic flakes and powder for seasoning blends, ingredients for soups, sauces, snacks, ready meals, and pet food.