Handbook of Drying of Vegetables and Vegetable Products

Drying of vegetables and vegetable products is very important in many developing countries, such as China, Brazil, India, and Thailand, as this can reduce the waste of fresh produce since consumption is usually less than production in a given period, increase product value and job opportunities, and provide varieties of vegetable products to the market. This is also important in developed countries as consumers demand high-quality dried vegetables for both convenience and health benefits.