Assessment of Osmotic Pre-Drying Treatment on Drying Rates of Fresh Tomato Fruits

The aim of this work is to investigate the influence of osmotic pre-drying treatments on drying rates of tomato (Lycopersiconesculentum) at various drying temperatures. Fresh Roma tomato fruit samples were sliced to a thickness of 5 mm and the seeds were removed. Weight of 300 g was measured for eac...

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Main Authors: P. A. Idah, O. I. Obajemihi, O. A. Adeboye, A. M. Olaniyan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Faculty of Engineering and Technology 2014-06-01
Series:Nigerian Journal of Technological Development
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Online Access:https://journal.njtd.com.ng/index.php/njtd/article/view/52