Modeling the thin‐layer drying of fruits and vegetables: a review

• Main Authors: Chikwendu, Onwude Daniel Iroemeha, Hashim, Norhashila, Janius, Rimfiel, Mat Nawi, Nazmi, Abdan, Khalina
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Institute of Food Technologists 2016
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/15197/1/Modeling%20the%20thin%E2%80%90layer%20drying%20of%20fruits%20and%20vegetables%20a%20review.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/15197/; https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/1541-4337.12196

The drying of fruits and vegetables is a complex operation that demands much energy and time. In practice, the drying of fruits and vegetables increases product shelf‐life and reduces the bulk and weight of the product, thus simplifying transport. Occasionally, drying may lead to a great decrease in...