Optimization of some process variables in mass transfer kinetics of osmotic dehydration of pineapple slices

International Food Research Journal

Volumn 18, Issue 1, 2011, Pages 221-238

  Suresh Kumar, P ^a   Devi, P ^a  

^a ICAR RESEARCH COMPLEX FOR NEH REGION   (India)

Author keywords

Osmotic dehydration; Pineapple; RSM; Solid gain; Water loss; Weight reduction

Indexed keywords

ANANAS COMOSUS;

EID: 78449253789     PISSN: 19854668     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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