Development of an intermittent drying process of onion

This study was carried out to develop an intermittent energy-saving drying process that best preserves the quality attributes of the onion. Onion slices, 5 mm thick were dried at 45, 55 and 65°C under air flow rates of 20, 24 and 28 dm3/s. The first critical drying time determined was between 0.75 a...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Essohouna Takougnadi, Tcha-Esso Tchamye Boroze, Ouézou Yaovi Azouma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2018-01-01
Series:Cogent Food & Agriculture
Subjects:
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23311932.2017.1422225