Mathematical Modeling of Drying Processes of Selected Fruits and Vegetables

Retention of Vitamin C in Drying Processes of Fruits and Vegetables—A Review

Fluidized Bed Drying of Fruits and Vegetables: An Overview

The quest for novel technologies in the area of food processing & preservation has led to the application of fluidization technique for enhancing the process capabilities, energy efficiencies and overall quality retention in the final products. However, this paper reviews the various fruits and vegetables dried in the fluidized bed dryer and their retention of sensory attributes in the dried pr...

Experimental Study and Mathematical Modeling of the Osmotic Drying Process

ne"> The osmotic dehydration of three agricultural products including carrot, zucchini and turnip has been studied in this research. The effect of several factors including <span style="font-size: 9pt; c...

Prospects of Selected Forest Fruits and Vegetables in Enugu North Agricultural Zone of Enugu State, Nigeria

The study examined prospects of selected forest fruits and vegetables in Enugu North Agricultural zone of Enugu State, Nigeria. Structured interview schedule and focus group discussion were used to collect data from a sample of one hundred and twenty (120) respondents. Data were analyzed using matrix rank ordering, percentage, mean scores and standard deviation. Results of the study identified ...

Overall Quality of Fruits and Vegetables Products Affected by the Drying Processes with the Assistance of Vacuum-Microwaves

The seasonality of fruits and vegetables makes it impossible to consume and use them throughout the year, thus numerous processing efforts have been made to offer an alternative to their fresh consumption and application. To prolong their availability on the market, drying has received special attention as currently this method is considered one of the most common ways for obtaining food and ph...