as the one with the highest R2 values and the lowest v2 and RMSE values. The statistical parameter estimations showed that R2, v2 and RMSE values ranged from 0.9694 to 0.9999, 0.00009 to 0.10073, and 0.00875 to 0.19779, respectively. Of all the models tested, the Midilli model gives the highest value of R2 and the lowest values of v2 and RMSE. Fig. 5 compares experimental data with those predicted with the Midilli model for sardine fish samples at 200, 300, 400 and 500 W. The prediction using the model showed MR values banded along the straight line, which showed the suitability of these models in describing drying characteristics of sardine fish.