Drying Behavior and Curcuminoids Changes in Turmeric Slices during Drying under Simulated Solar Radiation as Influenced by Different Transparent Cover Materials

Drying Behavior and Curcuminoids Changes in Turmeric Slices during Drying under Simulated Solar Radiation as Influenced by Different Transparent Cover Materials

Dried turmeric is used as a spice and traditional medicine. The common drying methods for turmeric (<i>Curcuma longa</i> L.) are sun drying and solar drying. In this study, turmeric slices with a thickness of 2 mm were dried at 40, 50, 60, and 70 °C in a laboratory hot-air dryer with a s...

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Main Authors: Nilobon Komonsing, Sebastian Reyer, Pramote Khuwijitjaru, Busarakorn Mahayothee, Joachim Müller
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-02-01
Series:Foods
Subjects:
<i>Curcuma longa</i>
herb
drying characteristic
ultraviolet
solar drying
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/11/5/696

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