Natural colorants/pigments are nowadays gaining popularity due to increased consumer
awareness and severe health problems caused by the use of synthetic pigments. The …

A wide variety of products such as high value-added bioactive materials, biofuels,
biochemicals and bioplastics can be obtained by the valorization of waste streams in a …

The application of a versatile approach for modeling and prediction the moisture content of
dried peels was evaluated using both empirical and semi-empirical equations (Lewis, Page …

In this study, the effect of different infrared (IR) drying temperatures (60, 80, 100, and 120° C)
on drying kinetics and quality attributes of shea fruit peel and pulp was investigated. The …

Microwave-assisted foam-mat drying is a hybrid process which shares the advantages of
microwaves (faster dehydration) and foam-mat drying (high efficiency and developed …

The waste consisting of banana peel represents a significant fraction of the processing
industry of this fruit, characterizing an environmental problem. On the other hand, banana …

Kinnow mandarin (Citrus reticulate L.) peels are a storehouse of well-known bioactive
compounds, viz., polyphenols, flavonoids, carotenoids, limonoids, and tocopherol, which …

The correct application of by-products produced in the food and dairy industries is essential
for attaining sustainability goals and minimising waste. By-products, which used to be …

The objective of this study was to create and characterize an innovative granola, a popular
choice in quick breakfasts. The granola samples were sweetened with agave syrup (A) …

This study evaluated the effects of microwave vacuum drying (MVD), microwave drying
(MD), heat pump drying (HPD), hot air drying (HAD), and freeze drying (FD) on the drying …