Depending upon the variety, workers pick 100-200 bushels of fruit each day. A full apple bin weighs approximately 600 pounds. Here the cleansing process begins. T he apples are sprayed with a diluted chlorine rinse to kill germs and bacteria. Apples flow from the hopper to a conveyor , where 3 rinsings and scrubbings continue the washing process.
Consumer safety is of utmost importance.
That's why we take extreme care to ensure the cleanliness of the apples used in Lyman's Own Ciders and Cider Blends. After washing, the apples move up an elevator belt feeder , towards the grinder. Lyman's uses a simple rack and cloth press . A coarsely woven cloth is placed on top of the form. The form is removed, another tray is placed on top of the pack, and the process is repeated.