Background Developing an efficient drying system with combined novel thermal and
conventional hot-air drying of agricultural crops has become potentially a viable substitute …

Microwave heating is a convenient way to heat materials; it is considered to be a fast, clean,
and easy to use technology. The use of microwaves for industrial food unit operations is the …

This study aimed at investigating the energy output, thermal output, drying efficiency and
specific energy in various drying methods for drying of chamomile. These methods included …

This study aims to evaluate the drying kinetics of basil leaves using microwave-assisted
drying (MAD) to determine moisture content, moisture ratio, drying rate, and economic …

This study was carried to determine the influence of hot air drying process and combined
methods on physicochemical properties of pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata) samples. The …

In this study, a hybrid drying system that combines all of the advantages of different drying
methods was developed. This study aims to compare experimental results of a heat pump …

Food products are dried to improve their shelf-life, reduce packaging costs, lower shipping
weights, enhance appearance, to attempt to encapsulate original flavor and maintain …

Fruits are indispensable for a balanced and healthy diet. However, their environmental
impacts remain largely unknown. Using a life cycle approach, this work estimates for the first …

Processing and conservation of grapes by suitable techniques has been a major
challenging issue for a long time. Optimization of drying and pretreatment operations of this …

This paper reviews an overview of microwave heating as one method of thermal food
processing. The higher standard of living and soaring income of consumers have lead for …