C. Tortoe

Effect of Blanching and Osmotic Pre-treatment on Drying Kinetics, Shrinkage and Rehydration of Chayote (Sechium edule) during Convective Drying

P. T. Akonor & C. Tortoe · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2014

Aims: The influence of brine pretreatment and blanching on drying kinetics, area shrinkage and rehydration of oven-dried chayote slices was investigated. Study Design: Completely Randomized Block Design. Place and Duration of Study: Food Processing and Engineering Division of the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2014/4567

Physicochemical, Functional and Pasting Characteristics of Three Varieties of Cassava in Wheat Composite Flours

E. Eriksson, K. Koch, C. Tortoe, P. T. Akonor & E. Baidoo · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2014

Aims: The aim of this study was to examine the physicochemical and functional properties of cassava flour and in composite with wheat flour for bakery products. Study Design: A 3 x 3 factorial design of High Quality Cassava Flour and levels of inclusion in wheat flour were design...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2014/7987