Experimental solutions were prepared with commercial sucrose and salt and distilled water at concentrations of 40% w/w of sucrose and 5% w/w of salt. The slices were placed in 250 mL beakers containing the osmotic solution at 40 ◦C and maintained in a temperature-controlled bath. Homogenization of the osmotic solution was obtained by mild agitation at 80 rpm. The mass ratio of the osmotic medium to the sample was 10:1 to avoid significant dilution of the medium and subsequent decrease in driving force during the process. The samples were removed from the solution after 120 min of immersion, drained, and the excess solution on the surface removed using adsorbent paper.