Optimization of microwave drying conditions of two banana varieties using response surface methodology

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Optimization of microwave drying conditions of Luvhele and Mabonde banana varieties were studied using response surface methodology. The drying was performed using a central composite rotatable design for two variables: microwave power level (100, 200 and 300 W) and drying time (40, 26, and 12 min.) for Luvhele; (100, 200 and 300 W) and (42, 27, and 12 min) for Mabonde. The colour and texture (hardness) data were analyzed using ANOVA and regression analysis. The fitness of the models obtained was good as the lack of fit for each of the models was not significant. The coefficient of determination R2 of the models was relatively high, hence the models obtained for the responses were adequate and acceptable. Drying conditions of 178.76 W, 12 min. drying time were found optimum for product quality at a desirability of 0.91 for Luvhele; while 127.67 W, 12 min. with a desirability of 0.86 was predicted for Mabonde. The result of this study could be used as a standard for microwave processing of Luvhele and Mabonde banana varieties.

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Omolola, A. O., Jideani, A. I. O., Kapila, P. F., & Jideani, V. A. (2015). Optimization of microwave drying conditions of two banana varieties using response surface methodology. Food Science and Technology (Brazil), 35(3), 438–444. https://doi.org/10.1590/1678-457X.6700

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