General Methods of Drying Flashcards
1
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2 General Methods of Drying
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sun drying and artificial drying
2
Q
other term for artificial drying
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dehydration
3
Q
Accomplished by exposure to the sun
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Sun drying
4
Q
in sun drying, moisture is reduced by what percent?
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25-26%
5
Q
use of the sun’s energy to heat
air
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Solar drying
6
Q
Partially produced heat under carefully controlled conditions of temperature, humidity, and air flow
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Artificial drying or dehydration
7
Q
advantage of dehydration:
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More nearly resemble the cooked fresh fruits in flavor and color,
Accomplished under more sanitary conditions,
Permits more careful control of the quality of the finished product,
Requires less area and fewer trays than sun
