The dome is ready for drying Vegetables. This is the data about first batch of Pudina [Mint] dried in the Dome dryer.

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Qty.: Approximately 1 kg of leaves only

Observation table:

SamplingSampling time [hrs]Loss on drying Process [Lab Convection Oven @ 60 degree celcius for 2 hrs
Initial weightFinal WeightMoisture content %
1050.786%
21231.743.3%
31832.516.6%
4212.762.528.6%

Concluding at 7% to 9% of moisture content in the Pudina [Mint] Leaves. The fragrance of the leaves was retained due to drying at ambient temperatures.

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Sample of Dryed Pudina [Mint leaves]