Effects of different pretreatments on thin-layer drying kinetics, vitamin A retention and rehydration of orange-fleshed sweet potato slices
Erick O. Ayonga,
Diana M. Ondieki,
Erick K. Ronoh
Abstract:Orange-fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) is a bio-fortified sweet potato with a high beta-carotene content. OFSP deteriorates rapidly due to its high moisture content. Conventional air drying is one of the most common methods employed but has the disadvantage of low rates of moisture removal, hence the longer drying time, which affects the quality of the final product. Pretreatments prevent quality deterioration and hasten the drying rate. This study investigated the effects of different pretreatments on thin-layer … Show more
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