This study was conducted to determine the effects of different drying methods of sun-dried (grass
and concrete ground) machine drying on chemical properties of Levant quality hazelnut in coastal region (Ordu,
Turkey) during storage. In conventional drying, only solar energy was used and the drying time was about 50-58 h
(concrete ground and grass ground, respectively), and in the drying machine it lasted about 30 h. After the drying
and storage time, while the highest rancimat value (5.73 h) and the lowest peroxide value (0.27 meqO2kg-1) were
found in the drying machine and the concrete ground gave the lowest free fatty acid (0.04 %). At the end of the
storage period, the lowest free fatty acid and peroxide value were determined on concrete ground (0.29 %) and on
drying machine (0.00 meqO2kg-1), respectively. In addition, total aflatoksin and aflatoxin B1 were not detected in
any drying methods during storage. As a result, the drying machine was more effective than the other two drying
methods for nut quality and preservation. In addition, it has been observed that hazelnuts can be stored for 24
months without significant change in nut quality in room conditions.
Primary Language | Turkish |
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Subjects | Agricultural Engineering |
Journal Section | Bahçe Bitkileri / Horticulture |
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Publication Date | September 30, 2018 |
Submission Date | January 23, 2018 |
Published in Issue | Year 2018 Volume: 8 Issue: 3 |