This research assessed the impact of oven drying (40°C, 50°C, and 60°C) and freeze-drying on the drying characteristics, nutritional makeup, functional traits, color, and microstructure of Sargassum wightii, Zonaria variegata, and Padina boergesenii. Moisture extraction occurred primarily during the falling-rate phase,...
Gururaj P. Narayana, S. Kalakandan, Amudhasurabi Annamalai et al.· Journal of Food Science· 0 citations
The pre-cooked, ready-to-serve khichuri mix offers a convenient, nutritious meal option that requires minimal preparation. This study evaluated its chemical composition and drying characteristics under different drying temperatures. Proximate composition, moisture behavior, and thin-layer drying kinetics were analyzed,...
Md. Mobarak Hossain, Mst. Arefa Yeasmin, Istihuk Ahmad Niloy et al.· Journal of the Bangladesh Ag...· 0 citations
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...
Abdulfatai Yusuf, Jimoh Wasiu, S. Sunmonu et al.· GSC Advanced Research and Re...· 0 citations
The agro-industrial valorization of unripe plantain peels through flour production represents a sustainable strategy for waste reduction and nutrient recovery. This study investigated the process intensification of plantain peel drying by evaluating the combined effects of UV-C-assisted hot-air drying with ultrasound a...
Adriano S. H. de Souza, Eduarda M. de Souza, F. G. da Silva et al.· Foods· 0 citations
Moringa leaves are highly nutritious and are often used as a raw material for various processed products. Drying is a crucial step in preserving the leaves before further processing. Solar thermal dryers are an environmentally friendly drying technology that has the potential to help maintain the color and nutritional...
Fitrah Evar, Radhiansyah Radhiansyah· Jurnal Teknik Pertanian Lamp...· 0 citations
This study investigates the drying kinetics and performance of a Parabolic Greenhouse Solar Dryer (PGSD) for Nile Tilapia during the winter season in Thailand (December–January). Two operation modes were tested: passive (natural convection) and active (forced convection) at air velocities of 1–3 m/s. Results showed tha...
Thanet Detmote· Natural Resources for Human...· 0 citations
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