Thermal degradation of bioactive compounds during drying process of horticultural and agronomic products: A comprehensive overview
Over the last few decades, many researchers have investigated in detail the characteristics
of bioactive compounds such as polyphenols, vitamins, flavonoids, and glycosides, and …
of bioactive compounds such as polyphenols, vitamins, flavonoids, and glycosides, and …
Effect of drying techniques on quality and sensory properties of tropical fruits
Drying is a popular food preservation technology that reduces food waste and promotes
food preservation and food security. Though drying reduces microbial growth and increases …
food preservation and food security. Though drying reduces microbial growth and increases …
The effect of traditional and improved solar drying methods on the sensory quality and nutritional composition of fruits: A case of mangoes and pineapples
Background This study investigated the effect of traditional and improved solar drying
methods on the sensory quality and nutritional composition of the dried fruit products; using …
methods on the sensory quality and nutritional composition of the dried fruit products; using …
Preparation of coffee-shell activated carbon and its application for water vapor adsorption
S Sun, Q Yu, M Li, H Zhao, C Wu - Renewable energy, 2019 - Elsevier
Coffee-shell activated carbon was prepared by a two-step activation method including
carbonization process and potassium hydroxide (KOH) activation process. The influences of …
carbonization process and potassium hydroxide (KOH) activation process. The influences of …
Evacuated tube collector based solar drying of pre-treated okra (Abelmoschus esculentus): Analysis of thermal performance, bioactive compounds, antioxidant activity …
Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) is a good source of micronutrients and a highly perishable
vegetable crop. The okra pods were dried in an evacuated tube collector-based novel solar …
vegetable crop. The okra pods were dried in an evacuated tube collector-based novel solar …
Drying of vegetable and root crops by solar, infrared, microwave, and radio frequency as energy efficient methods: A review
Fruits, vegetable, and root (FVR) crops are vital to achieve food and nutrition security (FNS),
especially in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). However, their perishable nature results in losses …
especially in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). However, their perishable nature results in losses …
Effects of different drying methods and ascorbic acid pretreatment on carotenoids and polyphenols of papaya fruit in Ethiopia
Frequent consumption of fruits can prevent nutrient deficiencies and promote health.
However, the perishability and unaffordability of fruits had led to very low levels of fruit …
However, the perishability and unaffordability of fruits had led to very low levels of fruit …
Chemical and bioactive characterization of papaya (Vasconcellea pubescens) under different drying technologies: evaluation of antioxidant and antidiabetic potential
A Vega-Gálvez, J Poblete, I Quispe-Fuentes… - Journal of Food …, 2019 - Springer
Chilean papaya slices were dried using different technologies to evaluate the effect of the
different technologies on drying kinetics, bioactive compounds and biological activities. Five …
different technologies on drying kinetics, bioactive compounds and biological activities. Five …
A prototype passive solar drying system: exploitation of the solar chimney effect for the drying of potato and banana
Agricultural product drying is of great importance as it is a reliable method for fruit and
vegetable preservation. Tackling the high energy consumption of the process will reduce the …
vegetable preservation. Tackling the high energy consumption of the process will reduce the …
The potential of exploiting economical solar dryer in food preservation: storability, physicochemical properties, and antioxidant capacity of solar-dried tomato (Solanum …
This study investigated the effect of solar drying on storability and physiochemical and
antioxidant capacities of dried tomatoes. Sliced fruit was dried at 45±2° C for 24 h under a …
antioxidant capacities of dried tomatoes. Sliced fruit was dried at 45±2° C for 24 h under a …