DETERMINATION OF THE APPROPRIATE DRYING PARAMETERS, STORAGE DURATION AND PACKAGING MATERIAL FOR TOMATO FRUIT USING FLUIDIZED BED DRYER
Tomato is a highly nutritious but perishable crop that experiences significant postharvest losses due to its high moisture content and inadequate preservation methods. This study evaluated the effects of fluidized bed drying parameters, packaging materials, and storage duration on the quality of dried tomato. A Box–Beh...