Macro-structural characterisation of palm fruit at different processing conditions

Journal of Food Engineering

Volumn 79, Issue 1, 2007, Pages 31-36

  Owolarafe, O K ^a   Olabige, T M ^a   Faborode, M O ^a  

^a OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY   (Nigeria)

Author keywords

Extraction efficiency; Macrostructure; Oil quality; Oilpalm fruit; Opitimisation; Processing conditions

Indexed keywords

FOOD PROCESSING; STERILIZATION (CLEANING);

FRACTURE RESISTANCE; FRUIT BRUISING PRESSURE; PALM FRUIT; PALM OIL EXTRACTION;

FRUITS;

BULK DENSITY; DIGESTION; FRUITS; STERILIZATION;

EID: 33748779819     PISSN: 02608774     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2006.01.024     Document Type: Article

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