Moisture sorption isotherms of broad bean seeds at different temperatures.

Abstract

The equilibrium moisture contents in broad bean seeds were determined using the gravimetric static method at 5, 20, 40 and 60 degrees C over a range of water activities from 0.110 to 0.877. The sorption capacity of seeds decreased with the increase in temperature at constant water activity. Five models, modified Chung-Pfost, modified Halsey, modified Oswin, modified Henderson, and GAB (Guggenheim-Anderson-de Boer) equations, were applied to analyse the experimental data. The modified Oswin and GAB models were found to be the most suitable for describing the sorption isotherms.