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Merbelita Yalta Chappa

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Open access Oct 2026

Effect of Forced-Air Solar Drying and Biogas-Assisted Hybrid Solar Drying on the Overall Quality of Dehydrated Andean Berries

This study evaluated the effect of forced-air solar drying and biogas-assisted hybrid solar drying on the overall quality of dehydrated Andean berries. Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) and goldenberry (Physalis peruviana) were analyzed before and after dehydration using two systems: forced-air solar drying (DCFA) and b...

Merbelita Yalta Chappa, Homar Santillan Gomez, Sandra Mori-Vigo et al. · Foods · 0 citations

Open access Oct 2026

Physicochemical and bioactive properties of dehydrated mango pulp (Mangifera indica) using solar technology in the Amazonas Region, Peru

Introduction Mangifera indica L. is a highly perishable tropical fruit, and sustainable preservation strategies are required to reduce postharvest losses while maintaining product quality. This study evaluated the influence of three solar drying configurations on the physicochemical, textural, and bioactive properties...

Merbelita Yalta Chappa, Homar Santillan Gomez, Sandra Mori-Vigo et al. · Frontiers in Nutrition · 0 citations

Open access Sep 2026

Yield and growth response of romaine lettuce (Lactuca sativa L. var. longifolia) to liquid digestates derived from different animal excrements

The intensive use of synthetic fertilizers in horticultural systems has raised environmental and economic concerns, prompting the search for sustainable alternatives for nutrient management. Liquid digestates derived from the anaerobic digestion of animal manure represent a promising option within circular economy fr...

Miguel Ángel Barrena Gurbillón, Merbelita Yalta Chappa, Wildor Gosgot Ángeles et al. · Emirates Journal of Food and... · 0 citations