Comparative study of conventionally air dried and CO2 modified atmosphere dried “Conference” pears

Abstract

One of the new and poorly investigated directions is modified atmosphere drying. As such, the goal of the research was to compare the results of experimental dryings performed with air and CO2 modified atmosphere. “Conference” pears were utilized as experimental object of the study. For the research one used ripe fruits which were washed and sliced in half circles upon installing them inside the drying chamber of an experimental drying installation, which allows to use different methods of heat treatment, such as microwave, air convection and modified atmosphere drying.