Modeling Microwave Drying Characteristics of Sweet Potato and the Effects on Nutrients Availability

Authors

  • Okonjo Emmanuel Obiajulu Department of Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering, Faculty of Engineering. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.
  • Nwuba Ephraim Uba Department of Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering, Faculty of Engineering. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.
  • Nwajinka Charles Obiora Department of Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering, Faculty of Engineering. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.

Keywords:

Modeling, RSM, Sweet potato, Microwave oven, Drying, Nutrients.

Abstract

A study of microwave oven drying characteristics and its effects on the fibre, ash and carbohydrate content of sweet potato slice was carried out.

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Published

2019-02-25

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 1 (2019): Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Section

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