Optimization of drying parameters and texture properties of winter jujube slices by radio frequency combined with hot air

In order to improve the drying quality of winter jujube slices and find the best drying process parameters, RF + HA (radio frequency combined hot air) drying technology was used in this study to study the effects of plate spacing, RF application time, and RF interval time on the quality of winter ju...

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Main Authors: Yang Li, Chenyan Yang, Shuaitao Cao, Ruijie Guan, Bowen Zhang, Xuedong Yao, Qiang Wang, Wancheng Dong, Yong Huang
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author Yang Li
Yang Li
Yang Li
Chenyan Yang
Chenyan Yang
Chenyan Yang
Shuaitao Cao
Shuaitao Cao
Shuaitao Cao
Ruijie Guan
Ruijie Guan
Ruijie Guan
Bowen Zhang
Bowen Zhang
Bowen Zhang
Xuedong Yao
Xuedong Yao
Xuedong Yao
Qiang Wang
Qiang Wang
Qiang Wang
Wancheng Dong
Wancheng Dong
Wancheng Dong
Yong Huang
Yong Huang
Yong Huang
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Yang Li
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Chenyan Yang
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Bowen Zhang
Bowen Zhang
Bowen Zhang
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Xuedong Yao
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Qiang Wang
Qiang Wang
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Wancheng Dong
Wancheng Dong
Wancheng Dong
Yong Huang
Yong Huang
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description In order to improve the drying quality of winter jujube slices and find the best drying process parameters, RF + HA (radio frequency combined hot air) drying technology was used in this study to study the effects of plate spacing, RF application time, and RF interval time on the quality of winter jujube slices. Vitamin C (VC) content, red and green value (a*), and drying rate (DR) were used as quality indexes, and the changing trend of texture properties was analyzed. According to the conclusion of the single-factor experiment, the orthogonal experiment is carried out, and the parameters of each factor in the orthogonal experiment are optimized by the comprehensive balance method and matrix analysis method. The results showed as follows: (1) Plate spacing, RF application, and interval time all significantly affected the drying properties in the single-factor test (p < 0.05). The VC content of winter jujube slices increased and then decreased with the increase in the three factors. (2) In the orthogonal test, the order of influence of each factor on the quality of the winter jujube tablet is plate spacing > RF interval time > RF application time. The optimum RF heat treatment parameters are plate spacing of 100 mm, RF application time of 3 min, and RF interval time of 2 min. Under these conditions, the VC content of the winter jujube slices was 258.35 mg/100 g, a* was −9.47 and the DR was 0.64 g/min. (3) RF + HA has more advantages in shortening drying time and maintaining shape, reducing hardness by 12.6 ~ 18.7% and crispiness by 13.8 ~ 20.4%, the microstructure of jujube slices shows a regular honeycomb shape. The research results provide a new drying combination mechanism and process optimization scheme for improving the drying technology of winter jujube slices in industrial production.
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spelling doaj-art-65c1608c698d4141a670b514b4dd68b62025-01-07T06:44:55ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Nutrition2296-861X2025-01-011110.3389/fnut.2024.15230781523078Optimization of drying parameters and texture properties of winter jujube slices by radio frequency combined with hot airYang Li0Yang Li1Yang Li2Chenyan Yang3Chenyan Yang4Chenyan Yang5Shuaitao Cao6Shuaitao Cao7Shuaitao Cao8Ruijie Guan9Ruijie Guan10Ruijie Guan11Bowen Zhang12Bowen Zhang13Bowen Zhang14Xuedong Yao15Xuedong Yao16Xuedong Yao17Qiang Wang18Qiang Wang19Qiang Wang20Wancheng Dong21Wancheng Dong22Wancheng Dong23Yong Huang24Yong Huang25Yong Huang26College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Shihezi University, Shihezi, ChinaKey Laboratory of Northwest Agricultural Equipment, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shihezi, ChinaKey Laboratory of Modern Agricultural Machinery Corps, Shihezi, ChinaCollege of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Shihezi University, Shihezi, ChinaKey Laboratory of Northwest Agricultural Equipment, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shihezi, ChinaKey Laboratory of Modern Agricultural Machinery Corps, Shihezi, ChinaCollege of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Shihezi University, Shihezi, ChinaKey Laboratory of Northwest Agricultural Equipment, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shihezi, ChinaKey Laboratory of Modern Agricultural Machinery Corps, Shihezi, ChinaCollege of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Shihezi University, Shihezi, ChinaKey Laboratory of Northwest Agricultural Equipment, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shihezi, ChinaKey Laboratory of Modern Agricultural Machinery Corps, Shihezi, ChinaCollege of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Shihezi University, Shihezi, ChinaKey Laboratory of Northwest Agricultural Equipment, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shihezi, ChinaKey Laboratory of Modern Agricultural Machinery Corps, Shihezi, ChinaCollege of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Shihezi University, Shihezi, ChinaKey Laboratory of Northwest Agricultural Equipment, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shihezi, ChinaKey Laboratory of Modern Agricultural Machinery Corps, Shihezi, ChinaCollege of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Shihezi University, Shihezi, ChinaKey Laboratory of Northwest Agricultural Equipment, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shihezi, ChinaKey Laboratory of Modern Agricultural Machinery Corps, Shihezi, ChinaCollege of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Shihezi University, Shihezi, ChinaKey Laboratory of Northwest Agricultural Equipment, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shihezi, ChinaKey Laboratory of Modern Agricultural Machinery Corps, Shihezi, ChinaCollege of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Shihezi University, Shihezi, ChinaKey Laboratory of Northwest Agricultural Equipment, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shihezi, ChinaKey Laboratory of Modern Agricultural Machinery Corps, Shihezi, ChinaIn order to improve the drying quality of winter jujube slices and find the best drying process parameters, RF + HA (radio frequency combined hot air) drying technology was used in this study to study the effects of plate spacing, RF application time, and RF interval time on the quality of winter jujube slices. Vitamin C (VC) content, red and green value (a*), and drying rate (DR) were used as quality indexes, and the changing trend of texture properties was analyzed. According to the conclusion of the single-factor experiment, the orthogonal experiment is carried out, and the parameters of each factor in the orthogonal experiment are optimized by the comprehensive balance method and matrix analysis method. The results showed as follows: (1) Plate spacing, RF application, and interval time all significantly affected the drying properties in the single-factor test (p < 0.05). The VC content of winter jujube slices increased and then decreased with the increase in the three factors. (2) In the orthogonal test, the order of influence of each factor on the quality of the winter jujube tablet is plate spacing > RF interval time > RF application time. The optimum RF heat treatment parameters are plate spacing of 100 mm, RF application time of 3 min, and RF interval time of 2 min. Under these conditions, the VC content of the winter jujube slices was 258.35 mg/100 g, a* was −9.47 and the DR was 0.64 g/min. (3) RF + HA has more advantages in shortening drying time and maintaining shape, reducing hardness by 12.6 ~ 18.7% and crispiness by 13.8 ~ 20.4%, the microstructure of jujube slices shows a regular honeycomb shape. The research results provide a new drying combination mechanism and process optimization scheme for improving the drying technology of winter jujube slices in industrial production.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2024.1523078/fullwinter jujube slicesdryingtexture propertiesmicrostructurecomprehensive balance methodmatrix analysis method
spellingShingle Yang Li
Yang Li
Yang Li
Chenyan Yang
Chenyan Yang
Chenyan Yang
Shuaitao Cao
Shuaitao Cao
Shuaitao Cao
Ruijie Guan
Ruijie Guan
Ruijie Guan
Bowen Zhang
Bowen Zhang
Bowen Zhang
Xuedong Yao
Xuedong Yao
Xuedong Yao
Qiang Wang
Qiang Wang
Qiang Wang
Wancheng Dong
Wancheng Dong
Wancheng Dong
Yong Huang
Yong Huang
Yong Huang
Optimization of drying parameters and texture properties of winter jujube slices by radio frequency combined with hot air
Frontiers in Nutrition
winter jujube slices
drying
texture properties
microstructure
comprehensive balance method
matrix analysis method
title Optimization of drying parameters and texture properties of winter jujube slices by radio frequency combined with hot air
title_full Optimization of drying parameters and texture properties of winter jujube slices by radio frequency combined with hot air
title_fullStr Optimization of drying parameters and texture properties of winter jujube slices by radio frequency combined with hot air
title_full_unstemmed Optimization of drying parameters and texture properties of winter jujube slices by radio frequency combined with hot air
title_short Optimization of drying parameters and texture properties of winter jujube slices by radio frequency combined with hot air
title_sort optimization of drying parameters and texture properties of winter jujube slices by radio frequency combined with hot air
topic winter jujube slices
drying
texture properties
microstructure
comprehensive balance method
matrix analysis method
url https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2024.1523078/full
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