Utilization of image analysis for description of drying characteristics of selected tropical fruits
¹Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kamycka 129, CZ16500 Prague, Czech Republic
²Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Material Science and Manufacturing Technology, Kamycka 129, CZ16500 Prague, Czech Republic
*Correspondence: herak@tf.czu.cz
Abstract:
This study is focused on the utilization of image analysis for description of dimensions, and colours changes of fruits during drying process. Selected tropical fruits such are banana (Musa acuminata), mango (Magnifera indica) and pineapple (Ananas comosus) originally from North Sumatera in Indonesia were used in this experiment. Sliced pieces of the fruits were dried in experimental oven under temperature 90 °C for period of time 180 min and image of fruits samples were recorded by digital camera with HD resolution continuously throughout drying process. With aid of image analysis using Image J software and regarding to drying characteristics the colours and dimensions of the samples were analysed.
Key words:
banana, dimensions, mango, pineapple, properties, shape