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View article: Challenges and future perspectives in postharvest cold storage: technological review on sustainable and efficient cold storage of fresh produce
Challenges and future perspectives in postharvest cold storage: technological review on sustainable and efficient cold storage of fresh produce Open
Postharvest cold storage plays a crucial role in maintaining the quality and extending the shelf life of fresh produce, reducing food waste, and supporting a sustainable food supply chain. However, challenges such as non-uniform cooling, e…
View article: Compositional dynamics, volatome profiling, and hyperspectral-based predictive modeling for quality monitoring of brewer's spent grain during storage
Compositional dynamics, volatome profiling, and hyperspectral-based predictive modeling for quality monitoring of brewer's spent grain during storage Open
View article: Convergence of Digital Twins and food drying technology: How to bring the next generation of dryers to life!?
Convergence of Digital Twins and food drying technology: How to bring the next generation of dryers to life!? Open
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View article: Mapping the most effective measures to optimize carrot slice tray drying using physics-based and Monte Carlo simulations
Mapping the most effective measures to optimize carrot slice tray drying using physics-based and Monte Carlo simulations Open
View article: Ocular markers of microangiopathy and their possible association with cardiovascular risk in patients with systemic inflammatory rheumatic diseases: a systematic review
Ocular markers of microangiopathy and their possible association with cardiovascular risk in patients with systemic inflammatory rheumatic diseases: a systematic review Open
Individuals with autoimmune rheumatic diseases (ARDs) are at a higher cardiovascular (CV) risk due to systemic inflammation, which contributes to endothelial dysfunction, atherosclerosis, and structural changes in the vessel walls. Along w…
View article: Brewer's spent grain: Unveiling innovative applications in the food and packaging industry
Brewer's spent grain: Unveiling innovative applications in the food and packaging industry Open
Brewer's spent grain, a byproduct of beer brewing, is often discarded as waste, leading to environmental concerns. However, the growing interest in sustainability and the circular bioeconomy has prompted research into its use in food and p…
View article: Smart integrated biorefineries in bioeconomy: A concept toward zero-waste, emission reduction, and self-sufficient energy production
Smart integrated biorefineries in bioeconomy: A concept toward zero-waste, emission reduction, and self-sufficient energy production Open
Integrated biorefineries play a transformative role in sustainable development by converting biomass and biogenic residues into high-value products while minimizing waste, emissions, and resource inefficiencies. This review explores innova…
View article: Evaluation of nutrients, antioxidants and sensory characteristics of optimized wheat-orange-fleshed sweet potato and pumpkin composite bread and storage stability in three packaging materials
Evaluation of nutrients, antioxidants and sensory characteristics of optimized wheat-orange-fleshed sweet potato and pumpkin composite bread and storage stability in three packaging materials Open
This study evaluated the nutrients, antioxidants, physical and sensory properties of three optimized composite bread products formulated from wheat flour (WF), orange-fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) and pumpkin flour (PK). The optimized bread …
View article: Influence of air flow rate on the cooling characteristics of a single and batch apple fruits
Influence of air flow rate on the cooling characteristics of a single and batch apple fruits Open
View article: Mapping the Most Effective Measures to Optimize Carrot Slice Tray Drying Using Physics-Based and Monte Carlo Simulations
Mapping the Most Effective Measures to Optimize Carrot Slice Tray Drying Using Physics-Based and Monte Carlo Simulations Open
View article: Heat transfer in large bins during the apples cool-down process
Heat transfer in large bins during the apples cool-down process Open
View article: Diagnosing Fungal Infection in Wheat Kernels by Integrating Spectroscopic Technology and Digital Color Imaging System: Artificial Neural Network, Principal Component Analysis and Correlation Feature Selection Techniques
Diagnosing Fungal Infection in Wheat Kernels by Integrating Spectroscopic Technology and Digital Color Imaging System: Artificial Neural Network, Principal Component Analysis and Correlation Feature Selection Techniques Open
Contamination of cereal grain, especially wheat, with fungal infections can cause significant economic impacts and it endangers the health of humans and livestock. This study aims to appraise the UV/VIS–NIR and digital color (RGB) imaging …
View article: Explainability of deep convolutional neural networks when it comes to NIR spectral data: A case study of starch content estimation in potato tubers
Explainability of deep convolutional neural networks when it comes to NIR spectral data: A case study of starch content estimation in potato tubers Open
View article: Digital model of biochemical reactions in lactic acid bacterial fermentation of simple glucose and biowaste substrates
Digital model of biochemical reactions in lactic acid bacterial fermentation of simple glucose and biowaste substrates Open
As concerns about the environmental impacts of biowaste disposal increase, lactic acid bacterial fermentation is becoming increasingly popular. Current academic research is aimed at the process optimization by developing digital bioreactor…
View article: Digitalization of agriculture for sustainable crop production: a use-case review
Digitalization of agriculture for sustainable crop production: a use-case review Open
The digitalization of agriculture is rapidly changing the way farmers do business. With the integration of advanced technology, farmers are now able to increase efficiency, productivity, and precision in their operations. Digitalization al…
View article: Hydrochar stability: understanding the role of moisture, time and temperature in its physiochemical changes
Hydrochar stability: understanding the role of moisture, time and temperature in its physiochemical changes Open
Limited information is available about potential physicochemical changes that can occur in hydrochar post-production, e.g. during drying and storage. Understanding these changes is crucial not just for shaping future research plans, but al…
View article: A hybrid digital shadow to assess biological variability in carrot slices during drying
A hybrid digital shadow to assess biological variability in carrot slices during drying Open
View article: Domain-Invariant Monitoring for Lactic Acid Production: Transfer Learning from Glucose to Bio-Waste Using Machine Learning Interpretation
Domain-Invariant Monitoring for Lactic Acid Production: Transfer Learning from Glucose to Bio-Waste Using Machine Learning Interpretation Open
View article: NIR monochrome imaging for monitoring of apple drying process: Light-emitting diode and Band-pass filter imaging techniques
NIR monochrome imaging for monitoring of apple drying process: Light-emitting diode and Band-pass filter imaging techniques Open
The convergence of drying technology and Digital Twins technology is enabling a transition from traditional drying methods to a new phase where the process can be continuously monitored. A crucial aspect is the development of a digital mod…
View article: Influence of blend proportion and baking conditions on the quality attributes of wheat, orange-fleshed sweet potato and pumpkin composite flour dough and bread: optimization of processing factors
Influence of blend proportion and baking conditions on the quality attributes of wheat, orange-fleshed sweet potato and pumpkin composite flour dough and bread: optimization of processing factors Open
View article: Water Dominance in Nir Region and its Inhibitory Role in Monitoring Phytochemical Kinetics During the Drying Process: A Case Study of Celeriac Slices and the Model Generalisation in Selected Commodities
Water Dominance in Nir Region and its Inhibitory Role in Monitoring Phytochemical Kinetics During the Drying Process: A Case Study of Celeriac Slices and the Model Generalisation in Selected Commodities Open
View article: A Hybrid Digital Shadow to Assess Biological Variability in Carrot Slices During Drying
A Hybrid Digital Shadow to Assess Biological Variability in Carrot Slices During Drying Open
View article: Simulation of transient heat transfer during forced convection cooling of cocoyam (Colocasia Esculenta (L.) Schott) tubers
Simulation of transient heat transfer during forced convection cooling of cocoyam (Colocasia Esculenta (L.) Schott) tubers Open
In this study, a prediction model based on transient heat transfer was modified and validated using experimental data. The time required to cool tubers from field temperature of 30 ± 2 °C to the target storage temperature of 12 ± 0.2 °C wa…
View article: Colour change kinetics of pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata) slices during convective air drying and bioactive compounds of the dried products
Colour change kinetics of pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata) slices during convective air drying and bioactive compounds of the dried products Open
The high contents of bioactive compounds make the pumpkin fruit an important crop for the development of novel functional foods for improving food security, nutrition and health. This study investigated the effect of drying air temperature…
View article: Development of robust statistical algorithms for non-invasive measurement of product quality during drying processes
Development of robust statistical algorithms for non-invasive measurement of product quality during drying processes Open
The present study investigates the ability for a non-invasive monitoring approach for moisture content (MC) and CIELAB L*, a* and b* values during drying of carrot and beef.The samples were dried at 50, 60 and 70 °C in a convective dryer.T…
View article: NIR-monochrome monitoring systems to predict moisture content of apple slices during drying process
NIR-monochrome monitoring systems to predict moisture content of apple slices during drying process Open
In smart drying process, a digital replica of the process operation is created via sensors (so-called Digital Twin) to optimize the drying conditions.To create a digital twin of the drying process, there are various measurements to take in…
View article: Estimation of the effective diffusion coefficient of digestate during drying using the inverse method
Estimation of the effective diffusion coefficient of digestate during drying using the inverse method Open
The knowledge of diffusion coefficient of digestate is necessary to design and optimize the drying process.In this study, we aimed to estimate the diffusion coefficient as a function of water loading.To this, drying experiments were perfor…
View article: NIR laser-based imaging techniques to monitor quality attributes of apple slices during the drying process: Laser-light backscattering & biospeckle imaging techniques
NIR laser-based imaging techniques to monitor quality attributes of apple slices during the drying process: Laser-light backscattering & biospeckle imaging techniques Open
This paper seeks to investigate the potential use of laser-based imaging techniques in non-invasive quality inspection of apple slices during drying. For this purpose, Laser-light Backscattering (LLBI) and Biospeckle (BSI) Imaging techniqu…
View article: Increase of nutritional security in Sub-Saharan Africa through the production of dried products from underutilized crops
Increase of nutritional security in Sub-Saharan Africa through the production of dried products from underutilized crops Open
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View article: Non-Destructive In-Process Quality Evaluation Of Plant-Sourced Food During Drying
Non-Destructive In-Process Quality Evaluation Of Plant-Sourced Food During Drying Open
Plant-sourced food has a crucial role in the human food supply as the source of calories and many valuable micronutrient compounds that enhance a balanced and healthy lifestyle. However, a portion of food intended for human consumption pro…