were also conducted. The MVD drying process was completed in 130 min and resulted in a
moisture content of 9.8%. In contrast, FD required a drying period of 72 h and during air drying at 50 C with continuous air stream the moisture content was still 12.7% after 15 h. The latter drying parameters and results are in accordance with the study of Fernández,Castillero, and Aguilera (2005).