Microwave-vacuum drying of cranberries: Part I. Energy use and efficiency

Journal of Food Processing and Preservation

Volumn 20, Issue 2, 1996, Pages 121-143

  Yongsawatdigul, J ^a   Gunasekaran, S ^b  

^a OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MADISON   (United States)

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VACCINIUM MACROCARPON; ZEA MAYS;

EID: 0030532392     PISSN: 01458892     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1745-4549.1996.tb00850.x     Document Type: Article

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