Effect of Temperature, Time, and Material Thickness on the Dehydration Process of Tomato

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of temperature, time, and thickness of tomatoes fruits during adiabatic drying process. Dehydration, a simple and inexpensive process compared to other conservation methods, is widely used in the food industry in order to ensure a long shelf life for the prod...

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Main Authors: A. F. K. Correia, A. C. Loro, S. Zanatta, M. H. F. Spoto, T. M. F. S. Vieira
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2015-01-01
Series:International Journal of Food Science
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/970724
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description This study aimed to evaluate the effects of temperature, time, and thickness of tomatoes fruits during adiabatic drying process. Dehydration, a simple and inexpensive process compared to other conservation methods, is widely used in the food industry in order to ensure a long shelf life for the product due to the low water activity. This study aimed to obtain the best processing conditions to avoid losses and keep product quality. Factorial design and surface response methodology were applied to fit predictive mathematical models. In the dehydration of tomatoes through the adiabatic process, temperature, time, and sample thickness, which greatly contribute to the physicochemical and sensory characteristics of the final product, were evaluated. The optimum drying conditions were 60°C with the lowest thickness level and shorter time.
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spelling doaj-art-30d238df2f914bc29de22f9743e467432025-08-20T03:55:12ZengWileyInternational Journal of Food Science2356-70152314-57652015-01-01201510.1155/2015/970724970724Effect of Temperature, Time, and Material Thickness on the Dehydration Process of TomatoA. F. K. Correia0A. C. Loro1S. Zanatta2M. H. F. Spoto3T. M. F. S. Vieira4Fruits and Vegetables Laboratory, Department of Agroindustry, Food and Nutrition, University of São Paulo, 13418900 Piracicaba, SP, BrazilFruits and Vegetables Laboratory, Department of Agroindustry, Food and Nutrition, University of São Paulo, 13418900 Piracicaba, SP, BrazilFruits and Vegetables Laboratory, Department of Agroindustry, Food and Nutrition, University of São Paulo, 13418900 Piracicaba, SP, BrazilFruits and Vegetables Laboratory, Department of Agroindustry, Food and Nutrition, University of São Paulo, 13418900 Piracicaba, SP, BrazilCollege of Agriculture “Luiz de Queiroz”, University of São Paulo, 13418900 Piracicaba, SP, BrazilThis study aimed to evaluate the effects of temperature, time, and thickness of tomatoes fruits during adiabatic drying process. Dehydration, a simple and inexpensive process compared to other conservation methods, is widely used in the food industry in order to ensure a long shelf life for the product due to the low water activity. This study aimed to obtain the best processing conditions to avoid losses and keep product quality. Factorial design and surface response methodology were applied to fit predictive mathematical models. In the dehydration of tomatoes through the adiabatic process, temperature, time, and sample thickness, which greatly contribute to the physicochemical and sensory characteristics of the final product, were evaluated. The optimum drying conditions were 60°C with the lowest thickness level and shorter time.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/970724
spellingShingle A. F. K. Correia
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International Journal of Food Science
title Effect of Temperature, Time, and Material Thickness on the Dehydration Process of Tomato
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title_fullStr Effect of Temperature, Time, and Material Thickness on the Dehydration Process of Tomato
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title_short Effect of Temperature, Time, and Material Thickness on the Dehydration Process of Tomato
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