This study evaluated moisture content determination procedures for pearl millet using seven different air oven methods. The moisture content of the pearl millet samples varied from 11-41% (wet basis). The procedures included 130°C for 1 h; 130°C for 2 h; 105°C for 5 h; 105°C for 48 h; 105°C for 72 h; 130°C for 16 h; and 130°C for 20 h. Analysis of variance revealed that at high moisture content levels above 27% (wet basis), and the mean values of the moisture content determined were not significantly different (p > 0.05). Error analysis carried out showed that the moisture content determination methods were adequate to completely remove the moisture in pearl millet with moisture less than 35% (wet basis). Regression models were developed to predict the base moisture determination method (105°C for 72 h) as a function of other procedures.
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