Infrared drying as a potential alternative to convective drying for biltong production

Two infrared systems set at an intensity of 4777 W/m<sup>2</sup> with peak emission wavelengths of 2.5 and 3.5 μm were used to produce <em>biltong</em> by drying differently pre-treated meat. In addition to meat texture and colour, the microbial quality of the <em>bilto...

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Main Authors: Kipchumba Cherono, Gikuru Mwithiga, Stefan Schmidt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2016-07-01
Series:Italian Journal of Food Safety
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Online Access:http://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/ijfs/article/view/5625