Drying of Longan Fruit (Dimocarpus longan lour) at Low Temperature

Abstract

Longan fruit comes from a subtropical climate, and it can grow well in Indonesia. With the drying process of longan can also be beneficial as a tonic for the maintenance of insomnia and neurosis. Once the longan fruit separated from the skin and seeds, longan fruit put in plastic containers and then placed in the refrigerator with temperatures 8°C. The drying process at low temperature was applicated. Variables are, which is drying time. The rate of drying is calculated based on the surface of the fruit. The drying rate will decrease at a specific moisture content. Keywords—longan fruit, drying, low temperature, refrigerator