Abstract:Potato is the fourth most important crop in the world after rice, wheat, and corn. Considered a healthy, low-fat, economical food, it is the only noncereal crop that has the potential to eliminate malnutrition and hunger while ensuring food security. In most of the unorganized sectors of India, potatoes are sliced, blanched, dried, stored, and consumed as a snack food throughout the year. Hot air drying is the most popular method after open sun drying. During drying, the dynamics of moisture and temperature gr… Show more
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