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Drying kinetic models, thermodynamics, physicochemical qualities, and bioactive compounds of avocado (
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- Bioactive Compounds, Technological Advances, and Sustainable Applications of Avocado (Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Comprehensive Analysis and Characterization ofFood science & nutrition · 2025Article
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Abstract
Avocados are among the most well-known nutrient-rich fruits worldwide. However, there is a high production of by-product waste, mainly avocado seeds. Avocado seeds can be used in many functional food and non-food applications, due to their nutritional and health-promoting properties. However, preservation technologies such as drying are essential to increase shelf life and preserve bioactive compounds. It has been anticipated that pre-drying techniques could improve the quality of dried products. This study investigates the drying kinetics of avocado seed slices that have been subjected to different pre-treatments (ascorbic acid, blanching, roasting) and drying methods (fluidized bed dryer, hot air dryer, and solar dryer) using freeze-dried samples as a control. In addition, the interaction effect of pretreatment and drying methods on the thermodynamic properties, physicochemical quality, and bioactive compounds of dried avocado seeds were also evaluated. Results indicate that the logarithmic model provides the best fit for the experimental data on drying kinetics. Thermal profile coefficients for avocado seeds activation energy and effective moisture diffusivity were predicted to range from 80.91 to 97.02 kJmol
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