Progress, trends and development of drying studies on coconut kernel products: a review

Yahya Sahari, . and Mohd Shamsul Anuar, . and Mohd Zuhair Mohd Nor, . and Nur Hamizah Abdul Ghani, . and Suraya Mohd Tahir, . (2023) Progress, trends and development of drying studies on coconut kernel products: a review. Pertanika Journal of Science & Technology (Malaysia), 31 (5). 2621 -2644. ISSN 2231-8526

There are several different forms of coconut kernel products, such as copra, desiccated coconut, coconut chips, strips, and flakes, each with its identity, industrial standard, and use in the food sector. In view of this, many studies concentrate on drying kinetics and the quality of the final dried product and extend from laboratory-scale research to industrial operations. This article discusses the application of various drying processes for various types of coconut kernel products, the pre-treatment involved prior to drying and some qualitative aspects associated with the final product. The use of mathematical modelling in various drying techniques was also examined and compared in this article. The effects of drying parameters such as air temperature, velocity, and pre-treatment on drying rate, time, colour quality, energy consumption, and yield are particularly interesting. Future suggestions and directions are emphasised and featured to fill the research gap in this product and sector.

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Abstract

There are several different forms of coconut kernel products, such as copra, desiccated coconut, coconut chips, strips, and flakes, each with its identity, industrial standard, and use in the food sector. In view of this, many studies concentrate on drying kinetics and the quality of the final dried product and extend from laboratory-scale research to industrial operations. This article discusses the application of various drying processes for various types of coconut kernel products, the pre-treatment involved prior to drying and some qualitative aspects associated with the final product. The use of mathematical modelling in various drying techniques was also examined and compared in this article. The effects of drying parameters such as air temperature, velocity, and pre-treatment on drying rate, time, colour quality, energy consumption, and yield are particularly interesting. Future suggestions and directions are emphasised and featured to fill the research gap in this product and sector.

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Item Type:	Article
AGROVOC Term:	coconuts
AGROVOC Term:	kernels
AGROVOC Term:	coconut products
AGROVOC Term:	dried products
AGROVOC Term:	copra
AGROVOC Term:	desiccated coconut
AGROVOC Term:	solar drying
AGROVOC Term:	drying
AGROVOC Term:	product quality
Geographical Term:	Malaysia
Depositing User:	Ms. Azariah Hashim
Date Deposited:	28 Jan 2025 04:02
Last Modified:	28 Jan 2025 04:02
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/1984

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