Drying kinetics and colour analysis of Moringa oleifera leaves

The drying kinetics of (Moringa Oleifera) leaves was investigated at different oven drying temperatures (40, 50 and 60°C) using an established drying mathematical model. The experimental drying data of moringa leaves on the basis of reduced chi-square (χ2) and coefficient of determination (R2), the...

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Main Authors: Ali, Muhammad Azhar, Yusof, Yus Aniza, Chin, Nyuk Ling, Ibrahim, Mohd Nordin, Basra, Shahzad Maqsood Ahmad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2014
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/37165/
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/37165/1/37165.pdf
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Summary:The drying kinetics of (Moringa Oleifera) leaves was investigated at different oven drying temperatures (40, 50 and 60°C) using an established drying mathematical model. The experimental drying data of moringa leaves on the basis of reduced chi-square (χ2) and coefficient of determination (R2), the mathematical model exposed the best fit to the drying curves. The values of coefficient of determination (R2) and reduced chi-square (χ2) at 50°C temperature was (0.998 to 0.999) and (0.009 to 0.0002) respectively. Oven dry at 40°C reveled optimum colour values.