September 26, 2025International Journal of Agricultural TechnologyOpen Access

Production of chlorophyll-rich powder from Moringa oleifera leaves using dehumidification and intermittent drying: impact on drying characteristics and chlorophyll retention.

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MDMohamad DjaeniDiponegoro University HHHadiyanto HadiyantoDiponegoro University SSSuherman SuhermanUniversity of Palangka Raya

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Implication

Research demonstrates zeolite improves moisture removal in Moringa oleifera leaves, indicating better drying characteristics and chlorophyll preservation.

Key Points

Moisture ratios significantly decreased using zeolite at higher temperatures, enhancing drying efficiency.
Chlorophyll retention was maximized by lowering temperatures and optimizing tempering durations.
The Henderson & Pabis model provided high accuracy for predicting drying characteristics.
Combining zeolite with intermittent drying techniques offers a feasible method for high-quality Moringa leaf powder production.

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Djaeni et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d5e189136d0912e8f6e917 https://doi.org/10.63369/ijat.2025.21.5.1687-1702

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Implication

Research demonstrates zeolite improves moisture removal in Moringa oleifera leaves, indicating better drying characteristics and chlorophyll preservation.