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

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:35115
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 a minimum of 217 citations and includes a subject term index and title list.)
Research Organization:
NERAC, Inc., Tolland, CT (United States)
OSTI ID:
35115
Report Number(s):
PB--95-871620/XAB
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English