In this paper the effects of different drying methods
on quality of carrots were compared. Microwave drying
at the highest power and halogen lamp–microwave
combination drying shortened the drying time of carrots
significantly. Carrots dried in microwave and halogen
lamp–microwave combination oven had significantly
higher rehydration ratio and less colour deterioration.
Therefore, these methods can be advised for drying of
carrots which can be used in the industry of instant
soups and snack foods. In addition, halogen lamp–microwave
combination oven can be recommended to be
used if the moisture content of the product is required to
be reduced to very low values