Effect of catalytic infrared radiation drying parameters on drying kinetics, bioactive compounds, and functional properties of cactus pear cladodes

The influence of catalytic infrared radiation (CIR) on drying characteristics, biocompounds, and functional properties of cactus pear cladode slices (CPCS) was evaluated. Two experiments were conducted. Experiment I varied the LP (liquefied petroleum) gas supply pressure (LPGSP) from 70 to 110 mbar...

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Main Authors: Néstor Manuel Ortiz-Rodríguez, Mayra Denise Herrera, Jorge A. Zegbe, Luis Roberto Reveles-Torres, Nicolás Iván Román-Roldán
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author Néstor Manuel Ortiz-Rodríguez
Mayra Denise Herrera
Jorge A. Zegbe
Luis Roberto Reveles-Torres
Nicolás Iván Román-Roldán
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Mayra Denise Herrera
Jorge A. Zegbe
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description The influence of catalytic infrared radiation (CIR) on drying characteristics, biocompounds, and functional properties of cactus pear cladode slices (CPCS) was evaluated. Two experiments were conducted. Experiment I varied the LP (liquefied petroleum) gas supply pressure (LPGSP) from 70 to 110 mbar at a 38.0 cm-fixed distance between the emitter and the CPCS. Experiment II varied the distance between CPCS and CIR-emitter at 50 mbar of LPGSP. The Page's model showed the best fit (R²=0.99) to describe the drying kinetics. In Experiment I, 80 mbar gas supply pressure and 70 min of drying (2615.51 ± 9.65 W/m²) was the best condition, with higher non-digestible carbohydrates content. Meanwhile, scavenging of ABTS and DPPH were higher at 100 or 110 mbar. In Experiment II, the best distance between CPCS and CIR-emitter was set at 14.0 cm, however, phytochemical losses were observed. Non-digestible carbohydrates, condensed tannins (5.7 mg CAE/g), and saponins (5.0 µg OAE/g) were higher at 24.0 cm, while carotenoids where enhanced at 38.0 cm. Furthermore, 14.0 and 38.0 cm had the highest DPPH and α-amylase, and ABTS and pancreatic lipase inhibition, respectively. The exploratory results establish a foundation for optimization of CIR technology in drying processes, as a promising alternative to reduce drying time while maintaining functional properties, which are essential for human health. Future perspectives include scaling up CIR technology for industrial applications, as it offers significant opportunities to enhance energy efficiency, reduce post-harvest waste, and contribute to food security and sustainability in the agri-food sector.
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spelling doaj-art-17e163d4d7dc4c8796efed4c35d6f02e2025-08-20T03:20:13ZengElsevierApplied Food Research2772-50222025-06-015110086710.1016/j.afres.2025.100867Effect of catalytic infrared radiation drying parameters on drying kinetics, bioactive compounds, and functional properties of cactus pear cladodesNéstor Manuel Ortiz-Rodríguez0Mayra Denise Herrera1Jorge A. Zegbe2Luis Roberto Reveles-Torres3Nicolás Iván Román-Roldán4Instituto de Energías Renovables, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Privada Xochicalco s/n, Centro, CP 62580, Temixco, Morelos, MexicoCampo Experimental Zacatecas, Instituto Nacional de Investigaciones Forestales, Agrícolas y Pecuarias, km 24.5 Carretera Zacatecas-Fresnillo, CP 98500, Calera de Víctor Rosales, Zacatecas, Mexico; Corresponding authors.Campo Experimental Pabellón, Instituto Nacional de Investigaciones Forestales, Agrícolas y Pecuarias, km 32.5 Carretera Aguascalientes-Zacatecas, CP 20668, Pabellón de Arteaga, Aguascalientes, Mexico; Corresponding authors.Campo Experimental Zacatecas, Instituto Nacional de Investigaciones Forestales, Agrícolas y Pecuarias, km 24.5 Carretera Zacatecas-Fresnillo, CP 98500, Calera de Víctor Rosales, Zacatecas, MexicoInstituto de Energías Renovables, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Privada Xochicalco s/n, Centro, CP 62580, Temixco, Morelos, MexicoThe influence of catalytic infrared radiation (CIR) on drying characteristics, biocompounds, and functional properties of cactus pear cladode slices (CPCS) was evaluated. Two experiments were conducted. Experiment I varied the LP (liquefied petroleum) gas supply pressure (LPGSP) from 70 to 110 mbar at a 38.0 cm-fixed distance between the emitter and the CPCS. Experiment II varied the distance between CPCS and CIR-emitter at 50 mbar of LPGSP. The Page's model showed the best fit (R²=0.99) to describe the drying kinetics. In Experiment I, 80 mbar gas supply pressure and 70 min of drying (2615.51 ± 9.65 W/m²) was the best condition, with higher non-digestible carbohydrates content. Meanwhile, scavenging of ABTS and DPPH were higher at 100 or 110 mbar. In Experiment II, the best distance between CPCS and CIR-emitter was set at 14.0 cm, however, phytochemical losses were observed. Non-digestible carbohydrates, condensed tannins (5.7 mg CAE/g), and saponins (5.0 µg OAE/g) were higher at 24.0 cm, while carotenoids where enhanced at 38.0 cm. Furthermore, 14.0 and 38.0 cm had the highest DPPH and α-amylase, and ABTS and pancreatic lipase inhibition, respectively. The exploratory results establish a foundation for optimization of CIR technology in drying processes, as a promising alternative to reduce drying time while maintaining functional properties, which are essential for human health. Future perspectives include scaling up CIR technology for industrial applications, as it offers significant opportunities to enhance energy efficiency, reduce post-harvest waste, and contribute to food security and sustainability in the agri-food sector.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772502225001775Antioxidant capacityInhibition of digestive enzymesModelingNon-digestible carbohydratesOpuntia ficus-indica l. millPhenolic compounds
spellingShingle Néstor Manuel Ortiz-Rodríguez
Mayra Denise Herrera
Jorge A. Zegbe
Luis Roberto Reveles-Torres
Nicolás Iván Román-Roldán
Effect of catalytic infrared radiation drying parameters on drying kinetics, bioactive compounds, and functional properties of cactus pear cladodes
Applied Food Research
Antioxidant capacity
Inhibition of digestive enzymes
Modeling
Non-digestible carbohydrates
Opuntia ficus-indica l. mill
Phenolic compounds
title Effect of catalytic infrared radiation drying parameters on drying kinetics, bioactive compounds, and functional properties of cactus pear cladodes
title_full Effect of catalytic infrared radiation drying parameters on drying kinetics, bioactive compounds, and functional properties of cactus pear cladodes
title_fullStr Effect of catalytic infrared radiation drying parameters on drying kinetics, bioactive compounds, and functional properties of cactus pear cladodes
title_full_unstemmed Effect of catalytic infrared radiation drying parameters on drying kinetics, bioactive compounds, and functional properties of cactus pear cladodes
title_short Effect of catalytic infrared radiation drying parameters on drying kinetics, bioactive compounds, and functional properties of cactus pear cladodes
title_sort effect of catalytic infrared radiation drying parameters on drying kinetics bioactive compounds and functional properties of cactus pear cladodes
topic Antioxidant capacity
Inhibition of digestive enzymes
Modeling
Non-digestible carbohydrates
Opuntia ficus-indica l. mill
Phenolic compounds
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772502225001775
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