Moisture Adsorption Characteristics of Spray-Dried Composite Tropical Fruit Purees and Application to Shelf Life Prediction in Flexible Packages
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https://doi.org/10.54536/ajfst.v4i2.4189Keywords:
Flexible Packages, Moisture Sorption Isotherms, Monolayer Moisture Content, Optimal Storage, Spray-Drying, Tropical Fruit Purees, Water ActivityAbstract
The moisture adsorption behavior of spray-dried watermelon, orange, and mango composite puree was examined at temperatures of 20°C, 25°C, 30°C, 40°C, and 50°C across a water activity range of 0.11–0.95 by gravimetric static method and data obtained analyzed using the BET, GAB, and Oswin models. The sorption data and water vapor permeability of commercial aluminum pouches, low density polyethylene (LDPE), Melinex 813, and Propafilm C were utilized to predict product shelf lives under ambient storage conditions. The experimental data exhibited the type III isotherms, characteristic of foods rich in soluble components. The GAB model provided the best fit to the adsorption data. BET monolayer moisture contents decreased with increasing temperature, suggesting fewer available water-binding sites at higher temperatures. Aluminum pouches demonstrated superior moisture protection compared to the other packaging options. This study offers valuable insights for optimizing storage strategies and selecting packaging materials for spray-dried composite fruit products with practical applications in the food industry.
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