Comparative Analysis of Drying Techniques on Mineral Retention and Quality of Apricots (Prunus armeniaca L.)
Abstract
This study evaluates the impact of four drying methods—open sun drying, solar drying, infrared drying, and microwave drying—on the quality attributes and elemental retention of apricots (Prunus armeniaca L.).
Fields of Study & Subjects
Food Drying and Modeling
Edible Oils Quality and Analysis
Microencapsulation and Drying Processes
Publication details
- Journal / source
- The 6th International Electronic Conference on Applied Sciences
- Publisher
- MDPI
- Pages
- 76–76
- Publication date
- 12 March 2026