The studies presented in this paper clearly show that application
of ultrasounds in OD significantly increased its dewatering efficiency (higher WL). Therefore, ultrasonic enhancement of osmotic
dehydration is an excellent additional power source to air drying
influencing positively the quality characteristics of dried biomaterials. It is also a relevant alternative to other preliminary treatments
before drying processes.
Due to osmotic pretreatment enhanced ultrasonically, the dehydration of cherries was not only more efficient process (higher WL)
but it also led to a better durability of cherries.