Impact of combined sun and hybrid drying technologies on cocoa drying process and quality

Impact of combined sun and hybrid drying technologies on cocoa drying process and quality

The drying process is essential in cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) production, significantly influencing product quality and energy consumption. This study compares four drying methods: sun drying (SD), solar-electric hybrid drying (HD), SD followed by HD (SD + HD), and HD followed by SD (HD + SD). The p...

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Main Authors: Johanna Pita-Garcia, José Reinoso-Tigre, Sócrates Palacios-Ponce, Emerita Delgado-Plaza, Diana Coello-Montoya, Rómulo Salazar, Jonathan Coronel-León, Juan Peralta, Fabiola Cornejo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-02-01
Series:Heliyon
Subjects:
Combined drying technologies
Drying rate
Energy consumption
Bioactive compounds
Antioxidant capacity
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844025012654
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