Papaya dehydration as an agroecological conservation alternative

  • Karla Núñez Castellano National Institute of Agricultural Research (INIA), Zulia state
  • Glady R. Castellano National Institute of Agricultural Research (INIA), Zulia state
  • María Sindoni V. National Institute of Agricultural Research (INIA), Zulia state

Abstract

Fruits and vegetables can be preserved by reducing their water content using processes such as concentration (liquid final product), freeze-drying, dehydration, or drying (solid final product). Linguistically, the term "dehydration" refers to the process of forcing and assisting the evaporation of water, while drying refers to the process of evaporating free water through natural means. From an industrial perspective, the two terms are often used interchangeably, and there is no technical difference in this regard.

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Published
2025-07-16
How to Cite
Núñez Castellano, K., Castellano , G. R., & Sindoni V., M. (2025). Papaya dehydration as an agroecological conservation alternative. INIA Divulga, 44(44), 31-34. Retrieved from http://publicaciones.inia.gob.ve/index.php/iniadivulga/article/view/1056
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