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Vol. 11 No. 3-4 (2012)

Artykuły

The influence of moisture on selected physical properties of pumpkin seeds

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24326/aspta.2012.3-4.5
Submitted: April 27, 2022
Published: 2022-04-27

Abstract

The aim of this work was identification of the selected group of the mechanical properties of pumpkin seeds the varieties Bambino of two humidity levels: 6% and 38%. The study of the mechanical properties was carried on the texture meter. The force and work of cutting and penetration of individual seeds were estimated. Analysis of the results shows significant value of certain parameters. The dry seeds showed the highest values of the force and work of cutting and penetration. In the case of fresh seed (38%) and dry (6%) the average difference in the values of the parameters was about 16%. The results of the study may be useful for technological processes such as drying pumpkin seeds or removing the husk.

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