Drying of black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) using solar tunnel dryer

Black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) is considered to be the king among the spices. The State of Kerala alone contributes about 97% to the total pepper production in India. Seventy-five pepper varieties are cultivated in different parts of the country. Pungency and aroma are the most important qualities o...

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Main Authors: Joy, C. M., Pittappillil, George Peter, Jose, K. P.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universiti Putra Malaysia Press 2002
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/3381/1/Drying_of_Black_Pepper_%28Piper_nigrum_L.%29_Using_Solar_Tunnel_Dryer.pdf