Research Article

Modelling the Thin-Layer Drying Kinetics of Marinated Beef during Infrared-Assisted Hot Air Processing of Biltong

Table 2

Temperature of the IR emitter.

Drying air temperature (°C)Drying air velocity (m∙s-1)IR emitter temperature (°C)
1000 W750 W500 W

301.5
1.5
1.5
35
40

302.5
2.5
2.5
35
40

Means within a column followed by the same letter are not significantly different according to Fisher’s unprotected least significant difference test ().