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Assessment of Drying Methods for Shelf Life Extension and Nutritional Composition of Tomato Fruits. Nigerian Journal of Post-Harvest Research, 3(4), 23-31

Ode, P. I., Owina, C. I., Idoko, T., & Ameh, F. O. (2025). · Vol. 3, Issue 4 · 2025

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Assessment of Drying Methods for Shelf Life Extension and Nutritional Composition of Tomato Fruits. Nigerian Journal of Post-Harvest Research, 3(4), 23-31

Ode, P. I., Owina, C. I., Idoko, T., & Ameh, F. O. (2025).

Vol. 3, Issue 4 · pp. 23-31 · 2025

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The high moisture content of tomato fruits limits their storage and availability. This study evaluated the role of drying in extending shelf life and its effect on nutritional quality. Fresh samples (10 kg) were processed by sun-drying (36–40 °C, 7 days) and oven-drying (50 °C, 17 h). Proximate, mineral, and vitamin contents were analysed using … more →

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Ode, P. I., Owina, C. I., Idoko, T., & Ameh, F. O. (2025).. (2025). Assessment of Drying Methods for Shelf Life Extension and Nutritional Composition of Tomato Fruits. Nigerian Journal of Post-Harvest Research, 3(4), 23-31. Nigerian Journal of Postharvest Research, 3(4), 23-31.

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