Mass transfer is important in many food processing methods, such as cooking, and it has been typical to assume a single dif fusion coef ficient (Fickʼs dif fusion coefficient) . However, we applied the combination theory of dual diffusion coefficient to the interpretation of the diffusion behavior of the sodium ion or glucose in several food materials during cooking (85℃) , and the theoretical value showed a good agreement with the actual value. We then studied the diffusion of both the sodium ion (NaCl) and glucose in ingredients, such as konjac, pumpkin, fish paste, potato and heat-coagulated egg white, at 99℃ using a steam convection oven. By incorporation of the contribution degree of dual Fick's diffusion coefficient, we could theoretically understand the diffusion phenomenon at 10% glucose and 3% NaCl except for konjac and potato. Especially, this analytical method was effective for the diffusion analysis of the sodium ion and glucose in pumpkin.
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