Dataset on the optimization by response surface methodology for dried banana products using greenhouse solar drying in Thailand

Torpong Kreetachat; Saksit Imman; Kowit Suwannahong; Surachai Wongcharee; Trairat Muangthong-On; Nopparat Suriyachai

doi:10.1016/j.dib.2023.109370

Dataset on the optimization by response surface methodology for dried banana products using greenhouse solar drying in Thailand

Data Brief. 2023 Jul 5:49:109370. doi: 10.1016/j.dib.2023.109370. eCollection 2023 Aug.

Authors

Torpong Kreetachat¹, Saksit Imman¹, Kowit Suwannahong², Surachai Wongcharee³, Trairat Muangthong-On⁴, Nopparat Suriyachai¹

Affiliations

¹ School of Energy and Environment, University of Phayao Tambon Maeka, Amphur Muang, Phayao 56000, Thailand.
² Faculty of Public Health, Burapha University, Tambon Saensuk, Amphur Muang, Chonburi 20131, Thailand.
³ Faculty of Engineering, Mahasarakham University, Tambon Khamriang, Amphur Kantarawichai, Mahasarakham 44150, Thailand.
⁴ Department of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi, Bangkok 10140, Thailand.

Abstract

The banana industry in Thailand holds immense potential, driven by favorable growing conditions, robust domestic consumption, and active participation in the export market. Solar dryers have the potential to revolutionize fruit processing by providing a sustainable, cost-effective, and nutritionally rich solution. This research aims to optimize the greenhouse solar drying process for bananas using response surface methodology. The specific variables under investigation are drying temperature and drying time. A designed greenhouse solar dryer, tailored for commercial use in the target area, was employed for the experiment. Statistical analysis and response surface methodology were utilized to evaluate the effects of the experimental variables on two key outputs: moisture content and color change of the dried banana product. The findings of this study contribute to a deeper understanding of the potential of solar drying in the context of banana processing. The research outcomes provide valuable insights for optimizing the solar drying process, thereby facilitating the development of the banana industry and its applicability.

Keywords: Commercial use; Design optimization; Dried banana; Greenhouse solar drying; Response surface methodology.