Method
The experimental set ups used for determining the influence drying temperature on drying behavior of okra.
The laboratory scale batch type hot air dryer is used. The slices were then weighed exactly 100 grams for each treatment.
The samples, about 100 g, were distributed uniformly in a single layer in the sample tray, and then dried in hot air dryer.
These were kept for drying in three replications. The hot air drying was carried by drying the samples at 40 , 60 and 90 air temperatures and a constant air velocity of 1 m/s.
The hot air drying was carried out by keeping the weighed slices in steel
plates.
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