Selected cultivars form part of the neglected and underutilized species (NUS), which can
contribute to building sustainable and resilient food systems, particularly for food-insecure …

Sweet lime (Citrus limetta) peels are a rich and valuable bioactive residue obtained from the
citrus processing industry. The high moisture content of the peels can be reduced by drying …

Convective tray drying of watermelon seeds was conducted to investigate the drying
kinetics, mass transfer parameters, and specific energy consumption at different …

In the present work, infrared drying (IRD) technique was used to process kinnow mandarin
peels at different temperatures and to check its influence on quality characteristics. The …

The purpose of this research was to determine the drying characteristics of Uzun variety
pistachios in a convectional dryer with air velocity of 1 m/s at 50, 55, 60, and 65° C. Through …

Pumpkin seeds are generally discarded as a waste but they comprise an excellent source of
proteins, oil, and bioactive compounds. For valorization of pumpin seeds, the selection of …

Artificial neural networks (ANNs) in conjugation with genetic algorithms (GAs) have been
demonstrated to be an effective tool for system modelling and optimization in a variety of …

Pumpkin peel (PP) contains protein, fiber, and other nutrients, transforming it into an
important food source. Considering these beneficial characteristics, the work aims to …

One of the food preservation technologies is the drying process, which requires heat and is
significantly energy-intensive, resulting in high costs. This caused the search for new design …

Muskmelon seeds hold tremendous potential to be utilized as a source of bioactive
compounds as these seeds are discarded as waste during melon processing. Hence, the …