(A study on isothermic-sorption models for desiccated coconut made of hybrid coconuts (khina-1,khina-2 dan Khina-3)

Shinta Damerys Sirait (Balai Besar Industri Agro)
Marlina R. Sirait Marlina R. Sirait (Balai Besar Industri Agro)
Putiati Mahdar (Balai Besar Industri Agro)

Warta IHP (Warta Industri Hasil Pertanian)
Vol 12, No 1-2 (1995)

A study on isothermic-sortion characteristics of some desccated coconut had been conducted.The desiccated coconut was made from hybrid coconuts,khina-1,khina-2 ,khina-3.The result showed that the moisture content equilibrium range of dessicated coconut made from khina-1,khina -2,and khina-3was respectively 2.42-10.43%(db),2.27-13.66%(db)and 2.47-11.49%(db)due to adsorbtion approach,whereas by desortion it was 22.66-46.94%(db),3749-57.56%(db)43.95-62.97%(db).The reseach proved thet Henderson Equation was the most suitable to describe the isothermic-sorption models of desiccated coconut made from those hybrid coconuts.By knowing the moisture content equilibrium and isothermic-sorptionmodels of those desiccated coconuts,the storage condition to maintain the quality required can be designed.