Solar drying of crops and food. (Latest citations from Food Science & Technology Abstracts (FSTA)). Published Search

Technical Report · Mon Apr 01 00:00:00 EST 1996

OSTI ID:256579

The bibliography contains citations concerning the design and utilization of solar food driers. Solar collectors used are described in depth. Drying of fish, peanuts, fruits, potatoes, onions, garlic, ginseng, grains, coffee, and tobacco using this method is discussed. The use of focused solar energy and the addition of silica gel to drying foods are evaluated. Use of solar driers in the field, as a home preservation method, in underdeveloped countries, and as part of industrial food processing is considered. (Contains 50-250 citations and includes a subject term index and title list.) (Copyright NERAC, Inc. 1995)

• Research Organization: NERAC, Inc., Tolland, CT (United States)
• OSTI ID: 256579
• Report Number(s): PB-96-868823/XAB; TRN: 61772038
• Resource Relation: Other Information: DN: Updated with each order. Supersedes PB--95-871620; PBD: Apr 1996
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

14 SOLAR ENERGY
SOLAR DRYING
BIBLIOGRAPHIES
CROPS
SOLAR COLLECTORS
DESIGN
SOLAR DRYERS
FOOD
FOOD PROCESSING