Patent ID: 7060313

Claim:
A method of processing citrus peel comprising: cutting said citrus peel into particles to create a slurry of solid particles and liquid; adding water to, heating and mixing said slurry of solid particles and liquid; separating said solid particles and said liquid; separating said liquid into waste solids and finished liquid; separating said finished liquid into citrus peel oil, liquid products and waste sludge; converting said citrus peel oil into high grade peel oil; evaporating said liquid products to produce water for recycling within said system, food grade citrus peel juice and aromas and essences; pressing said solid particles to produce liquid for recycling within said system; adding water to, heating and mixing said solid particles; separating liquid from said solid particles; pressing said solid particles to produce water for recycling within said system and water to be discarded from said system; drying said solid particles to produce food grade pectin pomace.