Enhancing ultrasonic-assisted drying of low-porosity products through pulsed electric field (PEF) pretreatment: The case of butternut squash.

Ultrasonic-assisted drying is an effective technique for accelerating drying processes, particularly for products with high porosity. The structural changes induced by pulsed electric field (PEF) treatment can make low-porosity products more susceptible to the effects of ultrasound during drying. This study aimed to investigate the influence of PEF treatment on the structure of low-porosity products, such as butternut squash, and to evaluate its effect on ultrasonic-assisted drying.

Fatty Acid Profile and Physicochemical Properties of Seed Oil Extracted at Different Temperatures.

Lam. (Moringaceae) is a tropical plant native to India. It is widespread throughout the southern hemisphere, with great adaptability to high temperatures and water scarcity.

Effect of freeze-thaw and PEF pretreatments on the kinetics and microstructure of convective and ultrasound-assisted drying of orange peel.

The main waste generated by juice industry comprises orange peels, which have a great upcycling potential once stabilized. Drying is the most used method for this purpose, but the high energy consumption prompts interest in its intensification. This study assessed the influence of freeze-thaw and pulsed electric field (PEF) pretreatments in conventional and airborne ultrasound-assisted drying (50 °C) of orange peels.

Influence of Boiling Time on Chemical Composition and Properties of Tender and Mature Moringa Pods.

is a plant native to India that is well adapted to warm climates with a high yield and low agronomic requirements. Pods are one of the edible parts of this plant and are commonly consumed in some places, (India, Morocco, etc.) when in an early vegetative state.

Biodegradation behavior of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) containing phenolic compounds in seawater in laboratory testing conditions.

Biodegradation in marine medium of PHBV films with or without 5 % wt. of phenolic compounds (catechin, ferulic acid, and vanillin) was assessed at laboratory scale. Respirometric analyses and film disintegration kinetics were used to monitor the process over a period of 162 days.