African Journal of
Food Science

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Food Sci.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0794
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJFS
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 976

Full Length Research Paper

Technological advancements in the drying of fruits and vegetables: A review

Nwankwo S. Chibuzo
  • Nwankwo S. Chibuzo
  • Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi, Nigeria.
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Ulu F. Osinachi
  • Ulu F. Osinachi
  • Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi, Nigeria.
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Mbachiantim T. James
  • Mbachiantim T. James
  • Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, College of Food Technology and Human Ecology, Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Nigeria.
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Okoyeuzu F. Chigozie
  • Okoyeuzu F. Chigozie
  • Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Nigeria.
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Belay Dereje
  • Belay Dereje
  • Department Food Process Engineering, College of Engineering and Technology, Wolkite University, Ethiopia.
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Carew E. Irene
  • Carew E. Irene
  • Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 30 April 2021
  •  Accepted: 24 November 2021
  •  Published: 31 December 2021

How to cite this article

APA /
Nwankwo, S. C., Ulu F. O., Mbachiantim, T. J., Okoyeuzu F. C., Belay, D., & Carew, E. I. (2021). Technological advancements in the drying of fruits and vegetables: A review. African Journal of Food Science, 15(12), 367-379.
Chicago /
Nwankwo S. Chibuzo, Ulu F. Osinachi, Mbachiantim T. James, Okoyeuzu F. Chigozie, Belay Dereje and Carew E. Irene. "Technological advancements in the drying of fruits and vegetables: A review." African Journal of Food Science 15, no. 12 (2021): 367-379.
MLA /
Nwankwo S. Chibuzo, et al. "Technological advancements in the drying of fruits and vegetables: A review." African Journal of Food Science 15.12 (2021): 367-379.