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Experimental determination of thermophysical properties of unripe banana slices (Musa cavendishii) during convective drying

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Author(s):
Zabalaga, Rosa F. [1] ; La Fuente, Carla I. A. [1] ; Tadini, Carmen C. [1, 2]
Total Authors: 3
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Dept Chem Engn, Escola Politecn, Main Campus, Sao Paulo - Brazil
[2] Univ Sao Paulo, Food Res Ctr FoRC NAPAN, BR-05508 Sao Paulo, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 2
Document type: Journal article
Source: Journal of Food Engineering; v. 187, p. 62-69, OCT 2016.
Web of Science Citations: 7
Abstract

Thermophysical properties and hygroscopic behavior of unripe banana (Musa cavendishii) were studied. The sorption isotherms were measured at 25 degrees C, 40 degrees C, 50 degrees C and 60 degrees C and the observed sigmoid curves were modeled with GAB equation which satisfactorily fitted the experimental data. The mean value of monolayer moisture content (X-m) estimated was (5.5 +/- 0.6) g/100 g d.b. Drying experiments were conducted at temperatures of 40 degrees C, 50 degrees C and 60 degrees C and the apparent density, specific heat, thermal conductivity and thermal diffusivity were directly measured as a function of moisture content and porosity. Empirical models obtained by nonlinear regression were successfully fitted to the thermophysical properties, important data to model and simulate the drying process. (C) 2016 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 11/23599-0 - Dehydration of green banana to obtain flour: physical, chemical, functional and microstructure properties analysis during process and storage
Grantee:Carmen Cecilia Tadini
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
FAPESP's process: 11/22398-0 - Dehydration of green banana to obtain flour: physical, chemical, functional and microstructure properties analysis during process and storage
Grantee:Lívia Chaguri e Carvalho
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctorate