Development of Dehydrator for Domestic Use of Fruits

Abstract

Abstract: Fruits and vegetables are perishable in nature; spoilage is more due to high moisture loss. To preserve fruits for a longer duration we need to control the moisture loss and restrict respiration rate. Dehydrators available in the market are very expensive & can’t be afforded by all. The Dehydrator that we developed is both economically and environmentally friendly and able to dehydrate various fruits in a very short span of time. A food dehydrator is an appliance that has a compact space and hot ventilation that can be used as a dehydrator. Dehydration of foods has two primary purposes: to prolong the shelf life of the food products to be stored and reduce the water content to prevent the growth of microorganisms. The objective of the study based on the machine we created is to use it as a source for humans to know that food can last longer by using the machine. It shows the best effect on the food. This aims to preserve food products from the growth of bacteria and yeast through water removal. The study's findings conclude that this food dehydrator can clearly reduce the burden on consumers, especially in businesses that use food dehydrators to produce sales results. Therefore, consumers who use these food dehydrators can produce more quality and durable food product results. Our developed dehydrator can help in economic terms that can further process food products that are more durable with high quality as well as can save time. Keywords: Dehydrator, Preservation, Storage.