Drying is known as the best method to preserve fruits, vegetables, and herbs, decreasing not
only the raw material volume but also its weight. This results in cheaper transportation and …

Blueberry (Vaccinium spp.) is one of the five major healthy foods for humans and is
recognized as the “king of the world fruit”, which has attracted great interest in the …

Polyphenols are the most important phytochemicals in our diets and have received great
attention due to their broad benefits for human health by suppressing oxidative stress and …

The probability that fruit ingestion may protect human health is an intriguing vision and has
been studied around the world. Therefore, fruits are universally promoted as healthy. Over …

Nowadays, thermal treatments are used for extending the shelf-life of vegetable and fruit
products by inactivating microorganisms and enzymes. On the other hand, heat treatments …

Drying is one of the most prevalent methods to reduce water activity and preserve foods.
However, it is also the most energy-intensive food processing unit operation. Although a …

Interest in the content of natural antioxidants in plant-based foods can be from the human
health perspective, in terms of how these compounds might help promote one's health and …

Fresh fruits and vegetables have higher moisture contents and deteriorate over a short
period of time if not handled appropriately. Available storage technologies such as …

The new trends in drying technology seek a promising alternative to synthetic preservatives
to improve the shelf‐life and storage stability of food products. On the other hand, the drying …

Freeze-drying has become an important technology used to extend shelf-life and to preserve
food nutritional quality. It is most recommended for high-value foods and those containing …