Stingless bee honey (SLBH) has a high moisture content, making it more prone to fermentation and leading to honey spoilage. Dehydration of SLBH after harvest is needed to reduce the moisture content. This review compiles the available data on the deh...
Spondias mombin fruit is a seasonal product with limited valorization in Mexico, mainly because of its short shelf life and scarcity of available scientific information. In this study, two drying methods—hot air-drying and freeze-drying—w...
This study summarizes the most recent findings on osmotic dehydration, a crucial step in food preservation. The many benefits of osmotic dehydration are listed, including longer shelf life and preserved nutritional value. Mass transfer dynamics, whic...
This study investigates the effects of osmotic dehydration on garlic clove halves using a low-pH osmotic solution with ascorbic acid, concentrated tomato juice, and basil extract (45° Brix). Samples, both dehydrated and fresh, were subjected to v...
Apple slices of the Elise variety were previously osmo-dehydrated in erythritol, xylitol, and sucrose for 2 h. In some parts of the experiment, 30 min of ultrasound pre-treatment (US) were applied. Afterwards, fruit samples were dried by convective (...
Drying is an important preservation method of casein. Traditional natural draining and drying processes have low efficiency, long processing time, and poor product quality, which urgently need to be improved. This study investigated the effects of pr...
The global consumption of dried mushrooms has increased worldwide because of their rich nutritional value and culinary versatility. Dehydration methods such as sun drying, hot air drying, freeze drying, and microwave drying are employed to prolong th...
The influence of natural β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) on the overall antioxidant activity of berry extracts is presented in this study. Raw raspberry (Rubus idaeus L.) and β-CD-assisted dehydrated strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa Duch.)...
Dry matter (DM) is a critical parameter for avocado quality and commercialization, particularly in the ‘Hass’ cultivar, where it is closely associated with the oil content and flavor. This study evaluated the fatty acid composition and sensory attrib...
Background and Objective. The level of dehydration has been known to be a predisposing factor for the development of decompression sickness in divers. The aim of this study was to determine the level of dehydration in divers who dove with heliox and...
Cauliflower (Brassica oleraceae L. var. Botrytis Linnaeus) has various health benefits due to its rich bioactive compound content. However, this fresh vegetable faces challenges related to its perishability and short shelf life. This study explores t...
Radiant Energy Vacuum (REV)-dried broccoli, oranges, and carrots prepared by the optimal drying protocols determined in this study were compared to the freeze-dried and air-dried samples based on the nutritional values before and after drying. An acc...
The present study aimed to evaluate the aerobic stability, fermentation profile, microbiological diversity, and bromatological composition of the haylage of white oats obtained using three dehydration methods: (1) Mechanical (MEC); (2) Mechanical + B...
Purpose: To investigate whether mild hypohydration in lightweight rowers compromises rowing performance despite a two-hour rehydration window. Methods: Experienced varsity rowers [11 male (82.3 ± 26.2 kg, age = 21.3 ± 4.0 years, height...
The coconut (Cocos nucifera L.), a valuable tropical crop, is rapidly declining in genetic diversity due to natural disasters, pest and disease attack, and land clearing for other crops. Seed banking is impractical for coconut conservation due to its...
This study aimed to evaluate the drying kinetics, microstructural features, moisture content, color, pH, aw, texture, acidity, rehydration capacity, and sensorial attributes of strawberry slices processed by different drying methodologies. Strawberry...
Qualitative chemical fingerprinting of the honey volatiles by gas chromatography and mass spectrometry (GC-MS) has been an efficient authentication tool that allowed for the classification of the honey botanical origin (strongly related to its medici...
The seasonality of Diospyros kaki limits its consumption, making it increasingly necessary to develop products that allow it to be available all year round. Therefore, the aim of this study was to optimize the osmotic dehydration process and to evalu...
The paocai industry faces challenges related to the production of large volumes of high-salinity and acidic brine by-products. Maintaining paocai quality while reducing brine production is crucial. This study utilized high-throughput sequencing techn...
Sweet wines are appreciated worldwide; many are produced by fermenting the must of dehydrated (semi-dried) grapes, using methods that vary from region to region. The aim of this study was to evaluate the basic chemical and oenological characteristics...
Recently, we proposed a new sample preparation method involving reduced solvent and sample usage, based on dehydration homogeneous liquid–liquid extraction (DHLLE) for the screening of volatiles and semi-volatiles from honey. In the present research,...
A method that enabled the formulation of lubricating oleogels using dried cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) as an eco-friendly thickener in castor oil was studied. In their dehydrated state, strong hydrogen bonding between nanofibers and high hydrophilicit...
The catalytic dehydration of a bio-based fatty alcohol was performed using Al2O3 prepared by solvothermal synthesis for selective production of long-chain linear-alpha-olefins (LAO). The effect of the synthesis temperature of alumina precursors on th...
MgHPO4·3H2O was synthesized via a simple wet reaction and transformed to its final decomposed product, Mg2P2O7 at 873 K. The thermal properties, vibrational modes of block units, and solid phases of the synthetic compounds have been investigat...
Non-invasive, in vivo assessment of target substances penetration into the skin remains a significant challenge in dermatology and cosmetology. While various optical methods have been employed for this purpose, each has inherent limitations. Here, we...
In an attempt to find a potential application of cell culture harvesting, a novel method for the preparation of an upper critical solution temperature (UCST) thermosensitive hydrogel was studied. An electron accelerator was used as the electron beam...
This study identifies and assesses the main contributors to the environmental impact of dehydrated apple snacks produced through the hot air drying method, which is the most common method for dehydrating food. The study aims to fill the gap of Life C...
A recently proposed moving-boundary model for food isothermal dehydration was applied to analyze the dehydration kinetics of ellipsoidal cocoa beans, characterized by a moderate shrinkage and a non-uniform initial distribution of water content betwee...
Background: Dehydration, a common condition where the amount water lost from the body exceeds intake, disrupts metabolic processes and negatively impacts health and performance. Rehydration, the process of restoring body fluids and electrolytes to no...
The dehydration of titanium dioxide, which is the carrier for denitration catalysts, is a crucial control step in the preparation of functional materials and has an impact on the performance of the product. In this study, the kinetics of the dehydrat...
Dehydration of concrete floor slabs is a critical step to ensure that the flooring material adheres properly and that there is no moisture-related damage to the floor after installation. Dehydration in a cold climate is often a slow process, which ca...
Chronic dehydration mainly occurs due to insufficient fluid intake over a lengthy period of time, and nursing home residents are thought to be at high risk for chronic dehydration. However, few studies have investigated chronic dehydration, and new d...
Background/Objectives: Dehydration and malnutrition are common conditions in older adults. Although both are regulated by different pathways, they seem to share common risk factors, such as dysphagia and dementia. Only scarce data on their co-occurre...
Background: Non-invasive, real-time hemoglobin monitoring (SpHb) may reduce blood-draw costs and accelerate clinical decision-making. This study evaluated agreement between SpHb (Masimo®) and laboratory hemoglobin (LabHb) in patients with and wit...
Background and objectives. There is a need for simple method allowing detection of dehydration and hypovolemia. Based on a new theory of homeostatic blood states, we hypothesized that hemodilution following standardized crystalloid fluid bolus can be...
Heart failure (HF) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality and a major public health problem. Both overhydration and dehydration are non-physiological states of the body that can adversely affect human health. Congestion and residual congestion...
2-oxazolines are common moieties in numerous natural products, pharmaceuticals, and functional copolymers. Current methods for synthesizing 2-oxazolines mainly rely on stoichiometric dehydration agents or catalytic dehydration promoted by specific ca...
Background/Objectives: Dehydration is an under-recognized cause of hypercalcemia, and no validated bedside marker exists to distinguish it from other etiologies. We evaluated the urinary calcium-to-creatinine ratio (uCa/Cr) and the fractional excreti...
Encapsulation is one of the technologies applied for the formulation of biological control agents. The function of the encapsulating matrix is to protect the biological material from environmental factors, while dehydration allows for its viability t...
Currently, the demands of consumers are growing, and they expect safe and natural products of higher quality compared to products processed using thermal methods. Thermal treatment influences the sensory as well as quality and nutritional value of pr...
Background/Objectives: Kernel dehydration is an important agronomic trait influencing mechanical harvesting efficiency, post-harvest drying costs, and grain storage quality in maize (Zea mays L.). Although the genetic and molecular basis of whole-ker...
Peach dehydrated by a combined method of osmodehydration and lyophilization is characterized by upgraded dehydration effectiveness and enhanced chemical and mineral matter content, and as such, is an interesting material to be applied to the cookies&...
Lateral flow nucleic acid biosensors (LFNABs) have attracted extensive attention due to their rapid turnaround time, low cost, and results that are visible to the naked eye. One of the key steps to develop LFNABs is to prepare DNA–gold nanopart...
Low-intake dehydration is a common and often chronic condition in older adults. Adverse health outcomes associated with low-intake dehydration in older adults include poorer cognitive performance, reduced quality of life, worsened course of illness a...
Dredged sediment has high water content, and its engineering characteristics are poor; therefore, the treatment and disposal of dredged sediment is difficult, and the utilization efficiency of these resources is low. Various methods can be used to de...
Post-curing is intended to improve strength, elevate glass transition, and reduce residual stress and outgassing in thermosets. Also, experiments indicate post-curing temperatures lead to ether crosslinks and backbone dehydration. These results infor...
Athletes’ commitments to nutrition practices can set them apart in their field. Few studies have investigated the impact of hydration practices on golfers’ performance who compete for up to eight hours a day, and none have studied female...
Tender coconut water has been very popular as a natural beverage rich in various electrolytes, amino acids, and vitamins, and hence a large amount of tender coconut kernel is left without efficient utilization. To explore the possibility of making in...
A significant proportion of natural gas (NG) is produced in cold climates, where conditions are relevant to the formation of gas hydrates in raw gas stream. Methanol is often used as an effective inhibitor of hydrate formation. Further conditioning o...
Due to high water content, chokeberries (Aronia melanocarpa L.) are perishable. Therefore, energy-saving, combined drying technologies have been explored to improve the chokeberry drying. The combined microwave and the traditional convective drying m...
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