Fluidized Bed Drying of Pumpkin (Cucurbita sp.) Seeds

Pumpkin seeds are a major agricultural waste from the fresh-cut produce industry.The objective of this study was to investigate the drying behavior of untreated, whole pumpkin seeds in a fluidized bed dryer at 50−80 °C (2.87 m/s), with a view to producing a high-quality pumpkin powder from dried seeds.Seeds were dried at 50−80 

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4D printing: a new approach for food printing; effect of various stimuli on 4D printed food properties. A comprehensive review

4D printing Parts is an additive manufacturing technique and is an extension of 3D printing.4D food printing is a newly developed area in 4D printing, and it is in the stage of infancy.4D food printing has gained much attention from the academic and industrial sectors.Compared to other fields of 4D printing, the number of literature reviews availab

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