Abstract The use of Phase Change Material (PCM) as a cold accumulator in refrigeration
contexts leads to better food safety, food security and energy management. However …

The evolution of harvesting tools and equipment for horticultural crops has significantly
shaped agricultural practices over time. This review paper provides a comprehensive …

Thermal drying technologies have attracted significant R&D efforts owing to the rising
demand for improved product quality and reduced operating cost as well as diminished …

Designed to be a practical tool for the many diverse professionals who develop and market
foods, this book combines technical information about spices-forms, varieties, properties …

Abstract In Construction Morphology, morphological patterns are expressed by
constructional schemas that motivate properties of existing complex words, and state how …

Temperature management is the most effective tool for maintaining quality and safety and for
extending the postharvest-life of fresh horticultural commodities. It begins with the rapid …

The Handbook of Postharvest Technology presents methods in the manufacture and supply
of grains, fruits, vegetables, and spices. It details the physiology, structure, composition, and …

With increasing concern about environmental degradation, it is desirable to decrease
energy consumption in all sectors. Drying has been reported to account for anywhere from …

Five hot pepper varieties were grown at Haramaya University Research Farm, Dire Dawa,
Ethiopia. The experiment was undertaken using completely randomized block design …

In this study the quality of 26 fermented cocoa beans from 4 different countries (Vietnam,
Indonesia, Peru and Ghana) is assessed by means of both a compositional analysis (amino …