A Comparison of Open Sun Drying Using Tomatoes and Mixed Mode Type Solar Drying

https://doi.org/10.46610/JMTMS.2022.v04i03.003

Abstract

Ingredients utilized in many culinary products, such as dried tomatoes used to make tomato powder and also used in sandwiches, are made via solar drying. When compared to damp products, dried items are more expensive. Used in various sectors, such as drying floor mats, in addition to drying food goods. Compared to drying in the open sun, solar drying produces superior outcomes. We also examine the temperature change and moisture decrease rate between solar drying and open sun drying. Solar drying was created to address some drawbacks, including dust, unpredictable temperature, and pollution. In these, we carry out an experiment in which we contrast solar drying with drying in the open sun. We can maintain the necessary temperature and shorten the drying period by employing solar drying. Solar drying was used to produce a high-quality product. For best results, we employed mixed mode type solar drying on them. Climate, ambient air temperature, solar air heater temperature, dryer chamber temperature, kind of food material, and atmospheric moisture all have a significant impact on the process.