EFFECT OF OSMOTIC PRE-TREATMENT AND INFRARED RADIATION ON DRYING RATE AND COLOR CHANGES DURING DRYING OF POTATO AND PINEAPPLE

A combination of intermittent infrared and continuous convection heating was used to dry various osmotically pretreated sample of potato (in solutions of 10%, 20% and 30% NaCl) and pineapple (in solutions of 30%, 50%, 70% Brix). The effect of drying conditions on color changes of potato and pineapple was investigated. The Hunter color scale parameters (redness, yellowness and lightness) were measured to quantify the color changes. With appropriate choice of infrared intermittency as well as osmotic pretreatment, it is possible to reduce the overall color change while maintaining high drying rates. As expected, osmotic pretreatment resulted in a shift in the sorption isotherms for both products.     

EFFECT OF OSMOTIC DEHYDRATION ON COLOR AND SORPTION CHARACTERISTICS OF APPLE AND BANANA

ABSTRACT

Color and sorption characteristics of osmotically treated and air dried apple and banana were studied during air drying at 70^°C. The color parameters: Lightness (L), Redness (a) and Yellowness (b) were studied, using a Hunter Lab chromatometer. A first order kinetic model was fitted to the experimental data adequately for color parameters, while sorption data for treated and air dried products were fitted to the GAB model. Untreated fruits showed an extensive browning which was monitored by a significant drop of the lightness (L) and an increase of redness (a) and yellowness (b). Osmotically pretreated samples did not brown as much as the untreated samples and the lightness L decreased only slightly while a, b increased slightly. Osmotic pretreatment resulted in a shift in sorption isotherm for both fruits. Osmotic dehydration prevented color damages and decreased the sorption capacity of dehydrated products.     

EFFECT OF OSMOTIC DEHYDRATION ON COLOR AND SORPTION CHARACTERISTICS OF APPLE AND BANANA

Color and sorption characteristics of osmotically treated and air dried apple and banana were studied during air drying at 70^°C. The color parameters: Lightness (L), Redness (a) and Yellowness (b) were studied, using a Hunter Lab chromatometer. A first order kinetic model was fitted to the experimental data adequately for color parameters, while sorption data for treated and air dried products were fitted to the GAB model. Untreated fruits showed an extensive browning which was monitored by a significant drop of the lightness (L) and an increase of redness (a) and yellowness (b). Osmotically pretreated samples did not brown as much as the untreated samples and the lightness L decreased only slightly while a, b increased slightly. Osmotic pretreatment resulted in a shift in sorption isotherm for both fruits. Osmotic dehydration prevented color damages and decreased the sorption capacity of dehydrated products.     

KINETICS ON COLOR CHANGES DURING DRYING OF SOME FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

Abstract

The effect of drying conditions on color changes of apple, banana, carrot and potato during conventional and vacuum drying was investigated. The Hunder color scale parameters redness, yellowness and lightness were used to estimate color changes during vacuum and conventional drying at 50, 70 and 90°C. Air humidity during conventional drying was regulated at 15, 30 and 40%. Air temperature and humidity affected redness and yellowness, but not lightness. A first order kinetic model was fitted to experimental data adequately for both redness and yellowness. The rate of color deterioration was found to increase as temperature increased and air humidity decreased, for both drying methods and all the examined materials.     

KINETICS ON COLOR CHANGES DURING DRYING OF SOME FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

The effect of drying conditions on color changes of apple, banana, carrot and potato during conventional and vacuum drying was investigated. The Hunder color scale parameters redness, yellowness and lightness were used to estimate color changes during vacuum and conventional drying at 50, 70 and 90°C. Air humidity during conventional drying was regulated at 15, 30 and 40%. Air temperature and humidity affected redness and yellowness, but not lightness. A first order kinetic model was fitted to experimental data adequately for both redness and yellowness. The rate of color deterioration was found to increase as temperature increased and air humidity decreased, for both drying methods and all the examined materials.     

EFFECT OF CHITIN ON COLOR DURING OSMOTIC DEHYDRATION OF BANANA SLICES

Five conditions of the osmo-dehydration process of banana slices, which in our previous study underwent the most adequate color parameter changes. L, hue and chroma values were studied with the presence of chitin added to the syrup solutions at the concentration of 0.05, 0.1 and 0.5% w/w. After four hours of osmo-dehydration, color space results of L, a and b as well as polyphenol oxidase activity were measured. Color space results were used to calculate hue and chroma and total color difference changes. Chitin presence did not change the tendency of polyphenol activity decreased during osmotic drying as well as has not effect on chroma, hue and total color difference changes. Chitin presence had an effect on L value decrease in the inner and outer part of the slice, and these changes did not depend to osmotic dehydration conditions. It is highly recommended to use chitin during osmotic dehydration of some fruits that would undergo undesirable darkening.     

EFFECT OF EDTA ON COLOR DURING OSMOTIC DEHYDRATION OF BANANA SLICES

Five conditions of the osmo-dehydration process of banana slices, which in our previous study underwent the most adequate color parameters changes were used with the presence of EDTA added to the syrup solutions at five concentrations of 0.01, 0.05, 0.1, 0.5 and 1% w/w. EDTA presence did not change the tendency of polyphenol activity decrease during osmotic drying as well as has not effect on chroma, hue and total color difference changes. EDTA presence had an effect on L value decrease in the inner and outer part of the slice, and did not depend to osmotic dehydration conditions. It is highly recommended to use EDTA during osmotic dehydration of some fruits that would undergo undesirable darkening.     

EFFECT OF EDTA ON COLOR DURING OSMOTIC DEHYDRATION OF BANANA SLICES

ABSTRACT

Five conditions of the osmo-dehydration process of banana slices, which in our previous study underwent the most adequate color parameters changes were used with the presence of EDTA added to the syrup solutions at five concentrations of 0.01, 0.05, 0.1, 0.5 and 1% w/w. EDTA presence did not change the tendency of polyphenol activity decrease during osmotic drying as well as has not effect on chroma, hue and total color difference changes. EDTA presence had an effect on L value decrease in the inner and outer part of the slice, and did not depend to osmotic dehydration conditions. It is highly recommended to use EDTA during osmotic dehydration of some fruits that would undergo undesirable darkening.     

EFFECT OF CHITIN ON COLOR DURING OSMOTIC DEHYDRATION OF BANANA SLICES

ABSTRACT

Five conditions of the osmo-dehydration process of banana slices, which in our previous study underwent the most adequate color parameter changes. L, hue and chroma values were studied with the presence of chitin added to the syrup solutions at the concentration of 0.05, 0.1 and 0.5% w/w. After four hours of osmo-dehydration, color space results of L, a and b as well as polyphenol oxidase activity were measured. Color space results were used to calculate hue and chroma and total color difference changes. Chitin presence did not change the tendency of polyphenol activity decreased during osmotic drying as well as has not effect on chroma, hue and total color difference changes. Chitin presence had an effect on L value decrease in the inner and outer part of the slice, and these changes did not depend to osmotic dehydration conditions. It is highly recommended to use chitin during osmotic dehydration of some fruits that would undergo undesirable darkening.     

EFFECT OF PROTEOLYTIC ENZYMES ON COLOR CHANGES IN BANANA CHIPS DURING OSMOTIC DEHYDRATION

ABSTRACT

The effect of papain and microbial Multifect P -- 3000 on color parameter changes: L, hue and chroma in banana slices (border and central part) during four hours of osmotic dehydration were studied. These enzymes did not control color changes in banana slices and were not found on the surface of dehydrated chips. Neither papain nor Multifect P -- 3000 should be used during osmotic dehydration to control browning in banana chips.     

EFFECT OF SHAPE ON POTATO AND CAULIFLOWER SHRINKAGE DURING DRYING

Shrinkage of potato cubes, parallelepipeds and cylinders was addressed during drying. A basic methodology by using image analysis was set-up in order to measure and monitor geometrical changes along the drying process. Both measurements by image analysis and directly with a calliper were carried out. Results from both methods showed a good agreement with no bias. Particle shape was found to influence shrinkage in a different way according to the axis. In fact the larger dimension shrinks less than the shorter one. This could be linked to the influence of the core drying in shrinkage. Experiments were also carried out for cauliflower stems. The difference in shrinkage between directions was greater for cauliflowers, due probably to the effect of alignment of fibers along the axis. Good agreement with existing data in the literature for specific volume was found.     

EFFECT OF SHAPE ON POTATO AND CAULIFLOWER SHRINKAGE DURING DRYING

ABSTRACT

Shrinkage of potato cubes, parallelepipeds and cylinders was addressed during drying. A basic methodology by using image analysis was set-up in order to measure and monitor geometrical changes along the drying process. Both measurements by image analysis and directly with a calliper were carried out. Results from both methods showed a good agreement with no bias. Particle shape was found to influence shrinkage in a different way according to the axis. In fact the larger dimension shrinks less than the shorter one. This could be linked to the influence of the core drying in shrinkage. Experiments were also carried out for cauliflower stems. The difference in shrinkage between directions was greater for cauliflowers, due probably to the effect of alignment of fibers along the axis. Good agreement with existing data in the literature for specific volume was found.     

EFFECT OF DRYING METHODS ON MOISTURE SORPTION ISOTHERMS OF FUFU AT THREE TEMPERATURES

Moisture sorption characteristics for dried fufu using three drying methods at 25°C, 32°C and 45°C were determined experimentally for water activity ranging from 0.11 to 0.96. At a given temperature and water activity, the rotary dried fufu had the highest equilibrium moisture content while the sun dried had the lowest.

Four linear and four nonlinear sorption models were used to analyze the data. The linear GAB model showed the best fit while the nonlinear Bradley model was the best over the whole range of water activity in their respective groups. Also estimates of the net isosteric heats of sorption and their dependence on moisture content were presented for each product.     

EFFECT OF DRYING METHODS ON MOISTURE SORPTION ISOTHERMS OF FUFU AT THREE TEMPERATURES

ABSTRACT

Moisture sorption characteristics for dried fufu using three drying methods at 25°C, 32°C and 45°C were determined experimentally for water activity ranging from 0.11 to 0.96. At a given temperature and water activity, the rotary dried fufu had the highest equilibrium moisture content while the sun dried had the lowest.

Four linear and four nonlinear sorption models were used to analyze the data. The linear GAB model showed the best fit while the nonlinear Bradley model was the best over the whole range of water activity in their respective groups. Also estimates of the net isosteric heats of sorption and their dependence on moisture content were presented for each product.     

EFFECT OF VIBRATION ON THE DRYING RATE DURING THE FALLING RATE PERIOD

The results of an experimental study on the drying characteristics in vibrated fluidized beds of corn plumule, silica gel and citric acid are presented. Application of vibration was found to enhance the drying rate during the falling rate period. In the optimum range of vibration parameters, the critical moisture content decreased significantly as compared with that in conventional fluidized beds of the same material.     

CONVECTIVE DRYING OF BANANA,GUAVA AND POTATO PIECES : EFFECT OF CYCLICAL VARIATIONS OF AIR TEMPERATURE ON DRYING KINETICS AND COLOR CHANGE

ABSTRACT

Pieces of banana, guava and potato were dried in a two-stage heat pump dryer capable of precise control of air humidity with predetermined cyclic variations of air temperature entering the drying chamber. The air temperature variations tested were : a cosine, a reversed cosine and three different square wave profiles with peak-to-valley variations from 20^°C to 40^°C. The cycle time was about 60 minutes with drying time of approximately 300 minutes. The drying samples were placed on trays in a thin layer. With appropriate choice of temperature-time variation, it is possible to reduce the overall color change while maintaining high drying rates.     

CONVECTIVE DRYING OF BANANA, GUAVA AND POTATO PIECES : EFFECT OF CYCLICAL VARIATIONS OF AIR TEMPERATURE ON DRYING KINETICS AND COLOR CHANGE

Pieces of banana, guava and potato were dried in a two-stage heat pump dryer capable of precise control of air humidity with predetermined cyclic variations of air temperature entering the drying chamber. The air temperature variations tested were : a cosine, a reversed cosine and three different square wave profiles with peak-to-valley variations from 20^°C to 40^°C. The cycle time was about 60 minutes with drying time of approximately 300 minutes. The drying samples were placed on trays in a thin layer. With appropriate choice of temperature-time variation, it is possible to reduce the overall color change while maintaining high drying rates.     

EFFECT OF DRYING METHOD ON SHRINKAGE AND POROSITY

The effect of drying method on bulk density, particle density, specific volume and porosity of banana, apple, carrot and potato at various moisture contents was investigated, using a large set of experimental measurements. Samples were dehydrated with five different drying methods: conventional, vacuum, microwave, freeze and osmotic drying. A simple mathematical model was used In order to correlate the above properties with the material moisture content. Four parameters with physical meaning were incorporated in the model: the enclosed water density p_w, the dry solid density p_s, the dry solid bulk density p_bo and the volume shrinkage coefficient β'. The effect of drying method on the examined properties was taken into account through its effect on the corresponding parameters. Only, dry solid bulk density was dependent on both material and drying method. Freeze dried materials developed the highest porosity, whereas the lowest one was obtained using conventional air drying.     

EFFECT OF DRYING METHOD ON SHRINKAGE AND POROSITY

ABSTRACT

The effect of drying method on bulk density, particle density, specific volume and porosity of banana, apple, carrot and potato at various moisture contents was investigated, using a large set of experimental measurements. Samples were dehydrated with five different drying methods: conventional, vacuum, microwave, freeze and osmotic drying. A simple mathematical model was used In order to correlate the above properties with the material moisture content. Four parameters with physical meaning were incorporated in the model: the enclosed water density p_w, the dry solid density p_s, the dry solid bulk density p_bo and the volume shrinkage coefficient β'. The effect of drying method on the examined properties was taken into account through its effect on the corresponding parameters. Only, dry solid bulk density was dependent on both material and drying method. Freeze dried materials developed the highest porosity, whereas the lowest one was obtained using conventional air drying.     

EFFECT OF DRYING METHODS ON PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND SENSORY QUALITIES OF FUFU

ABSTRACT

Fufu was dried using rotary drier, cabinet drier and sun drying methods. The effects on the physical, chemical and sensory properties of fufu by the different drying methods were evaluated. The drying methods did not appreciably affect the yield, proximate composition or acidity of fufu, but affected pasting properties. Panellists (P < 0.05) rated the rotary dried fufu best.