Hot air assisted Microwave Drying on Moringa leaves, Spinach leaves, Lemongrass, Banana, and Ginger: Drying Characteristics and Antioxidant Activity
Ananthi Deivasigamani,
K Kavivarshini
Abstract:Moringa leaves, spinach, lemongrass, banana, and ginger have various bioactive phytochemicals, micronutrients, and health-improving pharmacological effects. The main objective of the present study is to dry moringa leaves, spinach, lemongrass, banana, and ginger using a hot air-assisted microwave drier and the effect of microwave power on activation energy, effective moisture diffusivity, drying rate, and antioxidant activity. The hot air temperature is maintained at 50°C with airflow rate is 2 m/s. For moring… Show more
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