Because of the rising demand for high-quality dried food items, researchers study them and
manufacturers are using cutting-edge microwave (MW) assisted drying techniques. In this …

The shrinkage characteristic of porous materials is an important consideration in the drying
process, as it can significantly impact the texture of the dried product and energy utilization …

Microwave extraction is becoming a popular option in many fields, especially for bioactive
compounds from medicinal plants. This paper addresses the application of microwaves in …

Drying is one of the methods used for preserving fruits and vegetables. However, due to the
lengthy process and elevated temperature of convective drying, other pretreatment and …

In this research, the effect of different parameters of a convective hot air dryer on the mass
transfer coefficients of thin‐sliced pears in different drying stages is analytically and …

Red cabbage, a highly nutritious cool‐season cruciferous vegetable, is rich in anthocyanins;
however, the instability of anthocyanins during processing and storage poses challenges …

Viburnum opulus L.,(European cranberrybush) also known as gilaburu, cramp bark,
snowball tree or water elder, a nutritious berry found in nature, contains substantial amounts …

This study developed a specialized laboratory-scale apparatus utilizing infrared technology
to optimize the infrared drying process and investigate water transfer dynamics and …

Agricultural product residues must be included in production because they are nutrient-rich.
In this study, the unused parts of the pumpkin (waste) were dried in a convective dryer (60 …

Waste-bottom fruits are spoiled and wasted due to their high moisture content. In order to
contribute to reducing food waste and supply, waste fruits have a high potential to be turned …