Research Article

Optimization of Drying Parameters for Total Phenolic Content of Papaya Using Response Surface Methodology

Table 1

Level of control variables.

Variables/control factorsCoded symbolsLevels
Level 1
Low, (-1)
Level 2
Mid, (0)
Level 3
High, (1)

Time (h)8910
Temperature (°C)607080
Thickness (mm)57.510
Stages of ripenessGreenSemiripeRipe