Using the validated computational model, we can look at the
different factors that possibly affect the puffing process and thereby
determine optimum conditions for the process. The quality
parameters that are deemed to be important for the final product
are the final moisture content and final volume (Varnalis et al.,
2004). The effect of different processing conditions on these quality
parameters is now studied. The different parameters that are considered
are: (1) combination microwave heating; (2) initial moisture
content; (3) sample size; (4) relative humidity.