The provided flow chart illustrates the various stages involved in the production of orange juice, from the initial delivery of fresh fruit to final distribution of two different types of juice product to reltail outlets.
Overall it is clear that the process is the multi step linear sequence that begins with the collection of fresh fruit and culminates in the delivery of juice to shops.A significant features of this process is the divergence after the extraction stage, where the juice is either processed for immediate consumption as fresh juice or converted into a concentrate for long-term storage and later reconstitution.
The process begins when fresh oranges are delivered to a factory by truck, where they undergo an initial washing stage. Following this the juice is extracted using a specialized machine. At this point, the solid waste produced during extraction is separated and repurposed as animal food. The liquid then follows the first of two pathways, the fresh juice is packaged immediately and transported via refrigerator tucks retail outlets for sale.
In contrast, the second pathway involves a more complex process to create juice concentrate. The extracted is juice is sent to an evaporation unit where it is heated with water to remove moisture, resulting in a concentrated form. This concentrate is canned and moved to warehouse for storage. In final stages, the canned concentrate is transported to a factory where it is reconstituted with water. Once this re-mixed juice is packaged, it is delivered to shops, mirroring the final step of the fresh juice route.