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Optimization of Osmotic Dehydration Process of Carrot Cubes in Sodium Chloride Solution

  • Bahadur Singh , Paramjit S Panesar , Vikas Nanda and M B Bera
Published/Copyright: February 14, 2008

For optimization of osmotic dehydration process of carrot cubes in sodium chloride solution by response surface methodology, the experiments were conducted according to Face-Centered Central Composite Design (CCF). The independent process variables for osmotic dehydration process were osmotic solution concentrations (5 -15% w/v sodium chloride), temperature (30 -50°C) and process durations (90 -150 minutes). The osmotic dehydration process was optimized for maximum water loss, minimum solute gain, maximum retention of colour and sensory score. The optimum conditions were 7.9 % sodium chloride concentration; 30°C osmotic solution temperature and 150 minutes process duration.

Published Online: 2008-2-14

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