Table 5.
Comparison between the predicted and experimental values at optimal conditions in IR drying of kiwifruit under natural drying air convection
Response | Units | Predicted value | Experimental value | Deviation % |
---|---|---|---|---|
t | (hr) | 1.1944 | 1.08 | −10.59 |
RR | (g rehydrated sample/g dried sample) | 3.63612 | 3.6667 | 0.834 |
Sh | (%) | 72.6053 | 72.51 | −0.131 |