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Infrared‐assisted refractance window drying improves the quality attributes of tomato powder compared to traditional drying methods. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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This research aims to evaluate how different drying conditions affect the quality of tomato powder produced through infrared-assisted refractance window drying.

March 14, 2026Journal of Food Process EngineeringOpen Access

Infrared‐Assisted Refractance Window Drying for Tomato Powder: Effects of Process Conditions on Quality Attributes

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ZGZehra GünelOsmaniye Korkut Ata University ETEce Nur TurkNecmettin Erbakan University İTİsmail TontulNecmettin Erbakan University

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Research explores infrared-assisted refractance window drying effects on quality attributes of tomato powder, suggesting a viable industrial production method.

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This research aims to evaluate how different drying conditions affect the quality of tomato powder produced through infrared-assisted refractance window drying.
Utilized infrared-assisted refractance window drying for tomato powder production.
Investigated drying temperatures of 80°C, 90°C, and 100°C.
Examined infrared power levels of 500 W and 1000 W.
Tested pulp thicknesses of 1 mm and 2 mm.
Analyzed color retention, physical properties, and chemical composition of the powders.
Higher drying temperature (100°C) improved chemical quality attributes retention.
Increased infrared power (1000 W) enhanced the quality of tomato powder.
Thicker pulp (2 mm) contributed to better quality attributes.
Reconstitution properties were moderate; improvements needed for flow properties and hygroscopicity.

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Günel et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b4fb9db39f7826a300be20 https://doi.org/10.1111/jfpe.70437

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Research explores infrared-assisted refractance window drying effects on quality attributes of tomato powder, suggesting a viable industrial production method.

Infrared‐Assisted Refractance Window Drying for Tomato Powder: Effects of Process Conditions on Quality Attributes

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