The development of new citrus products, such as dry products for direct use or for rehydration, is interesting to promote their consumption. Combined microwaves (MW)-air (3 m/s, 60° C) drying of orange slices has been studied in terms of process kinetics and of the rehydration capability as affected by the applied MW power (0, 0.36, 0.17, 0.69 and 0.88 W/g). Drying curves were modelled considering two periods, with different kinetic constants, related with the effective water diffusivity. These constants increased linearly with the applied MW power and, despite the low levels of MW power used, a sharp reduction in drying time of orange slices was obtained. Rehydration behaviour of orange slices was modelled through Peleg's and Weibull's equations. No differences in rehydrating behaviour were observed as a function of the applied MW power. In comparison, the highest level, which was limited to avoid sample browning, will be recommended to reduce the drying time
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