Effect of drying temperature and storage time on the crispiness of homemade apple snacks
Lisete Fernandes,
José R. Fernandes,
Fernando M. Nunes
et al.
Abstract:BACKGROUNDThe apple (Malus domestica Borkh) plays an important role in the trendy market of dried snacks because of its exceptional flavour and texture. In addition to the health benefits, there is also a general disposition to consume organic and do‐it‐yourself products.RESULTSThree different drying temperatures, 65, 75 and 85° C, were tested using a commercial ventilated drying oven in Royal Gala and Golden Delicious cultivars. Physical changes including texture, color, shrinkage ratio and microstructure wer… Show more
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