Comparative Study of Drying Methods on Proximate Composition, Chlorophyll Retention and Phytochemical Properties in Cnidoscolus Aconitifolius Leaves
December 2025
in “
Journal of Food Innovation, Nutrition, and Environmental Sciences
”
Studysummary This study evaluated the effects of sun drying and solar drying on Chaya leaves, finding that solar drying better preserves chlorophyll and phytochemicals while maintaining comparable nutritional quality to sun drying, suggesting its adoption could improve shelf life and maintain quality in areas without refrigeration.
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