Drying and physicochemical characteristics of nectarine slices were investigated using hot-air and hybrid hot air-microwave drying methods under fixed air temperature and air speed (50 °C and 0.5 m/s, respectively). Microwave ...

The drying kinetics of peppermint leaves was studied to determine the best drying method for them. Two drying methods include hot-air and infrared techniques, were employed. Three different temperatures (30, 40, 50 °C) and ...

In this study, we investigated the effects of hot air, infrared and combined hot air-infrared drying methods on the drying time, energy consumption, color, rehydration and oil content of peppermint leaves. Three different ...

Fast and, at the same time, accurate methods for measuring physical properties of agricultural products are constantly needed to meet customer demand. Achieving evenly graded products based on their masses, as an important ...

The specific heat, thermal diffusivity and thermal conductivity of two varieties (white and brown) of sesame seeds were evaluated as a function of moisture content and temperature. The experiments were conducted in the ...

Getting the relationship between physical properties of fruits and their mass can create tremendous change in the packaging industry. A part of this study was aimed to present some physical traits of two lemon varieties ...

Grading fruits based on mass is important in packaging and reduces the waste, also increases the marketing value of agricultural produce. The aim of this study was mass modeling of two major cultivars of Iranian limes based ...

Fruit properties, including ripeness, are still being measured destructively in most countries. Recently,

an increased attention has been given to non-destructive methods, such as ultrasonic techniques, for

quality ...

Pear fruit is susceptible to bruising from mechanical impact during field harvesting operations and at all stages of postharvest handling. The postharvest shelf life of bruised fruits were shorter, and they softened rapidly ...

Some moisture-dependent physical properties of Christmas Lima were investigated. Results of experiments on rewetted Christmas Lima bean seed showed increasing in length, width, thickness, geometric mean diameter, volume, ...