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Comparative Study of the Drying of Pears Using Different Drying Systems

Raquel P. F. Guiné CI&DETS–ESAV, Polytechnic Institute of Viseu, Quinta da Alagoa, Estrada de Nelas, Ranhados, Viseu, PortugalCorrespondence[email protected]
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Maria João Barroca CERNAS–ESAC, Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra, Bencanta, Coimbra, Portugal
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Maria João R. Lima CI&DETS–ESAV, Polytechnic Institute of Viseu, Quinta da Alagoa, Estrada de Nelas, Ranhados, Viseu, Portugal
Pages 55-73 | Published online: 04 Mar 2011

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