Industrialization of goat milk is critical to meet increasing demand. For process optimization and proper preservation of the product, information given by sorption isotherms can be fundamental. Therefore, the objective of this work was to determine the sorption isotherms of the goat milk powder and use that information to build a design space for the spray drying process. By fitting different mathematical models (GAB, Cavalcanti Mata, Thompson, and Oswin) to the experimental data, thermodynamic data was also determined as a function of equilibrium water content. The results allowed the construction of a phase diagram based on glass transition temperatures, and moisture content of 2.40% at the monolayer which provided a reference for the range of stability of water activity and a target for the final moisture content. By determination of net isosteric heat, it is clear that the values of energy for drying goat milk beyond the monolayer moisture content is much higher than for pure water vaporization enthalpy. Finally, using the fitted GAB model it was possible to construct a design space for the spray drying process of goat milk, and optimal spray drying parameters were determined. Practical Applications The construction of a production design space is critical for process scale‐up. On our work, we developed a new method to build such design space using the information provided by the moisture sorption isotherm and a fundamental model for the spray drying process. Therefore, a theoretical design space can be built with minimal resources which can be very useful for new products.

This study aimed to develop red rice flours in order to provide alternatives to replace conventional flours in the production of gluten-free foods for people who suffers from celiac disease. To obtain the flour, red rice grains were dried at temperatures of 40, 50, 60, 70, and 80 C and air velocity of 1.5 m/s. Mathematical models (empirical and diffusive) were fitted to the experimental data obtained and, subsequently, the dehydrated grains were ground to obtain the flour, which was subjected to physicochemical and bioactive characterization to verify the impact of the applied temperatures on the final product quality. It was found that the Page model is more reliable to describe the drying kinetics of red rice, since it showed higher coefficients of determination (R 2) and lower chi-square (χ 2). The diffusion model showed satisfactory fit, with coefficient of determination (R 2) higher than 0.99 and chi-square (χ 2) lower than 0.0146659. Higher drying rate was found at the temperature of 80 C, but cracks were observed in the grains and there was greater degradation of anthocyanins. The pH, total titratable acidity, and flavonoids did not differ between the temperatures applied. Lower values of moisture content, water activity, total phenolic compounds, and antioxidant activity were obtained in the grains subjected to temperature of 80 C. Therefore, the temperature of 40 C was the one that ensured greatest conservation of all bioactive compounds analyzed and greater antioxidant activity for all three methods. Practical applications: The diffusion model provides a realistic and physical interpretation of the drying operation, stimulating the correct time needed to reduce the moisture content of the material, of initial value at the equilibrium value. In this way, it is possible to save energy and reduce the degradation of bioactive compounds promoted by thermal damage, which material is submitted, in addition to aiming at the optimization of drying equipment projects. 1 | INTRODUCTION Rice (Oryza sativa L.) has several types of cultivars and is a widely consumed food in the world, with different colors, such as white, black, red, and brown. Red rice is thus called because of the reddish color of the pericarp of the grains, which in turn is due to the accumulation of tannins and anthocyanins (Agostineto, Fleck, Rizzardi,

Resumo Os resíduos sólidos provenientes da indústria de processamento de frutas são frequentemente descartados. Contudo, estas frações (casca, talos e sementes) possuem elevado potencial de aproveitamento, devido ao alto teor de nutrientes presentes na suas composições. O melão é uma fruta amplamente consumida no Brasil e no mundo, porém possui alta perecibilidade e apenas a polpa do fruto é utilizadas pela indústria, havendo a formação de uma grande quantidade de resíduos. O processo de secagem proporciona a redução do teor de umidade dos alimentos e o desenvolvimento de novos produtos com alto valor comercial. A modelagem matemática aplicada ao processo de secagem possibilita a descrição do processo e o dimensionamento de equipamentos. Neste contexto, o presente estudo teve como objetivo realizar a modelagem matemática da cinética de secagem da casca do melão, avaliando qual dos modelos matemáticos apresentam melhores ajustes aos dados experimentais obtidos. A cinética de secagem das cascas de melão foi realizada em estufa com circulação de ar cuja velocidade é de 1,0 m.s-1 , nas temperaturas de 60, 70 e 80 °C. Os modelos empíricos (Page, Lewis, Handerson e Pabis e Peleg) foram ajustados aos dados experimentais através do Software de Ajuste de Curvas LAB Fit. Através do presente estudo, constatou-se que o modelo de Page apresentou maior eficiência na descrição do processo de secagem de cascas de melão,

Background and ObjectivesThe objective of this work was to evaluate the processing of black rice grains to obtain flour and to verify the influence of pretreatments on mass transfer, in vitro digestibility, and technological properties. The grains were submitted to heat moisture treatment (HMT) with a final humidity of 30% at 110°C for 2 h, black rice pretreatment with ethanol (BRE) in the proportion 1:1 (wt/wt) for 5 min/25°C, and high hydrostatic pressure (HHP) under conditions of 200 MPa for 10 min/25°C. Then, the grains were dried at 60°C at an air velocity of 1.5 m/s and ground in an electric multigrain grinder. Was analyzed the mass transfer, in vitro digestion, water, oil, and milk retention capacity, total phenolic compounds (TPC), total anthocyanins (TA), antioxidant activities by (2,2′‐azino‐bis‐(3‐ethylbenzothiazoline‐6‐sulfonic) acid, 2,2‐diphenyl‐1‐picrylhydrazyl, ferric‐reducing antioxidant power, and oxygen radical absorbance capacity Surface appearance by scanning electron microscopy, and thermal analysis by differential scanning calorimetry was carried out.FindingsThe grains when submitted to the HHP obtained a reduction of 58.82% in the drying time, while the HMT promoted an increase of 23.5% when compared to the control. The pretreatments influenced the in vitro digestibility, where the HHP had the highest value (86.33), as well as the highest water, oil, and milk retention capacities. BRE positively impacted TPC, TA, and antioxidant activities regardless of the methods used. HMT promoted the formation of cavities, fissures, and holes on the surface, resulting in a rough appearance and presenting greater thermal resistance with an enthalpy of 12.35 J/g.ConclusionsThis research paved the way for potential commercial applications of black rice flour as an ingredient in functional foods.Significance and NoveltyThis study adds to the significance and novelty of research on black rice processing by evaluating the influence of different pretreatments on mass transfer, in vitro digestibility, and technological properties.

Sunflower almonds are widely marketed and have numerous technological applications. Through the drying process occurs the reduction of the water content of the product, a factor that contributes to increase its useful life. However, nutritional losses and physical damage can also occur. In this context, the objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of different temperatures applied in the drying process on the physical-chemical characteristics of commercial sunflower almonds. Convective drying was performed using temperatures of 40, 50, 60 and 80 °C. Afterwards, the samples before and after the drying process were analyzed with respect to the following parameters: moisture, water activity, ash, lipids, proteins, carbohydrates and energetic value to observe the influence of different drying temperatures on these attributes. It was verified that the increase of the temperature of the drying air causes an increase in the ash content, total solids, lipids, carbohydrates and energetic value. However, the reduction of moisture content, water activity and proteins was observed. There was no significant difference between the samples in relation to pH.