Effect of different drying technologies on drying characteristics and quality of red pepper (<i>Capsicum frutescens</i> L.): a comparative study

Abstract

Sun drying produced dried red pepper with the best color when compared with hot air drying and infrared drying. Meanwhile, infrared drying markedly improved the drying rate at the same drying temperature level of hot air drying, and the products obtained had relatively better quality with higher crispness values. © 2015 Society of Chemical Industry.