Dielectric properties (DP) are the main parameters that provide information about how
materials interact with electromagnetic energy during dielectric heating. These properties …

Electromagnetic heating, such as microwave and radiofrequency (RF) heating, finds
applications in many food processes in industry and at home, including reheating …

Variations in the dielectric properties of foods with applied microwave frequencies, and food
composition, moisture content and temperature, were investigated. A series of equations to …

During microwave and high frequency heating, many variables in the food affect the heating
performance. Among the most significant is the permittivity of the food, which describes how …

The electrical properties of materials known as dielectric properties (see Chapter 1) are of
critical importance in understanding the interaction of microwave electromagnetic energy …

Prediction of accurate dielectric property data from fundamental principles for systems as
complex as foods has not been possible. Simple prediction models based on easily …

Microwave heating has vast applications in the field of food processing such as cooking,
drying, pasteurization and preservation of food materials. In this article, various applications …

Microwave measurements and the dielectric properties of materials are finding increasing
application, as new electro-technology is adapted for use in agriculture and food processing …

A custom-built temperature-controlled test cell and an Agilent 4291B impedance analyzer
were used to determine the dielectric properties of a whey protein gel, a liquid whey protein …

Dielectric properties of materials are defined, and the major factors that influence these
properties of agricultural and food materials, namely, frequency of the applied radio …