“…Conventional drying methods also take long times to depending on the intensity of the sun's heat. Based on these problems, mechanized drying systems can overcome these problems (Raynaldo et al, 2021). The sun drying method has the main disadvantages of requiring a large open area exposed to direct sunlight, the moisture content of the dried fish is unstable, and fish dried in direct sunlight will be exposed to dust or dirt and mold and bacterial contamination making it unhygienic (Rehn et al, 2013;Guarner and Brandt, 2011;Fudholi et al, 2010;Yaldiz et al, 2001;Suzuki et al, 1988).…”