Comparison of different hot air segmented drying techniques for peanut pods: changes in drying characteristics, microstructure, moisture migration, nutritional quality and flavor quality.
Pengxiao Chen, Siyuan Zhao, Wenxue Zhu, Tingting Zhang, Kai Zhang, Yanjia Xing, Can Hua, Debang Zhang
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Abstract
This study investigated the impact of various hot air segmented drying (HASD) methods on peanut pods. The drying characteristics, microstructure, moisture migration, nutritional and flavor qualities of peanut pods were comparatively evaluated using hot air-heat pump segmented drying (HAD-HPD), hot air-infrared segmented drying (HAD-IRD), hot air-radio frequency segmented drying (HAD-RFD), hot air drying (HAD) and natural drying (ND). The results indicated that HASD exhibited a transition point in the drying mechanism where the drying rate changed markedly with the shift in drying mode. After the transition point, HAD-IRD and HAD-RFD promoted synchronous outward migration of moisture from both the inner and outer layers. For nutrition, excluding the ND group, HAD-IRD had the lowest acid value (0.94 ± 0.04 mg/g), the lowest peroxide value (0.062 ± 0.001 g/100 g) and the highest amino acid content (26.37 ± 0.20%). HAD-RFD kernels exhibited the highest concentrations of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Principal component analysis (PCA) suggested that HASD was superior to HAD, and HAD-IRD performed best among them.
期刊介绍:
Food Chemistry: X, one of three Open Access companion journals to Food Chemistry, follows the same aims, scope, and peer-review process. It focuses on papers advancing food and biochemistry or analytical methods, prioritizing research novelty. Manuscript evaluation considers novelty, scientific rigor, field advancement, and reader interest. Excluded are studies on food molecular sciences or disease cure/prevention. Topics include food component chemistry, bioactives, processing effects, additives, contaminants, and analytical methods. The journal welcome Analytical Papers addressing food microbiology, sensory aspects, and more, emphasizing new methods with robust validation and applicability to diverse foods or regions.