Intermittent drying of clove basil leaves: Process optimization and essential oil yield

ABSTRACT This study investigated the effect of a drying method with intermittent ratios on the effective drying time, specific energy consumption and essential oil yield of clove basil (Ocimum gratissimum L.) leaves. The drying tests were conducted at the Postharvest Laboratory of Medicinal, Aromati...

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Main Authors: Raiane A. de Souza, Evandro de C. Melo, Mariane B. R. de Ávila, Diego A. Gonzaga, Naiara C. Z. Sperotto, Antônio P. S. Carneiro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal de Campina Grande
Series:Revista Brasileira de Engenharia Agrícola e Ambiental
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/pdf/rbeaa/v24n3/1415-4366-rbeaa-24-03-0209.pdf
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