Over the last few decades, the drying process has proven to be a fundamental operation
within the food industry, as it prolongs the shelf life and reduces the levels of deterioration of …

The reuse potential of passion fruit seeds to obtain functional ingredients can find many
industrial applications. This requires knowledge of their physical properties for the design of …

This study aimed to obtain the drying and water absorption curves of husk rice grain (Oryza
sativa L.), cv. Urucuia, as well as the thermodynamic properties. Five temperatures (35° C …

Predictive modeling is useful to estimate future events based on collected data and
discipline‐specific knowledge to guide decision making. Machine learning is one of the most …

Adsorption isotherms provide insight into the thermodynamic properties governed by food
storage conditions. Adsorption isotherms of purple corn of the Canteño variety were …

Knowledge on sorption isotherms is important for predicting drying and storage processes of
a product. A sorption isotherm can be generated from two processes: desorption and …

The present research aimed to study the water sorption behavior of quinoa seeds analyzing
the hysteresis phenomenon and determining thermodynamic properties. Static gravimetric …

Knowledge of the relationship between the equilibrium moisture content of the product and
the air that involves it is essential to guarantee product quality and preserve its …

Dehydration of plant products extends its shelf life and reduces its mass and volume, which
increases transport and storage efficiency and adds value to food. However, it is an …

Sementes de Lactuca sativa são altamente sensíveis às condições edafoclimáticas;
portanto, faz-se necessário armazená-las de forma segura e racional, a fim de manter suas …