| The moisture sorption isotherms of Telfairia occidentalis was determined at 20, 25 and 30 ºC, over a relative humidity range of 11-95% using the static gravimetric technique. . Eight saturated salt solutions were used to provide constant relative humidity. The samples were weighed until constant weights were attained and Equilibrium Moisture Contents (EMC) were calculated. The experimental data were fitted into five models: Guggenheim-Anderson-de Boer (GAB), Modified Oswin, Modified Henderson, Halsey and Chung-Pfost. The models were linearised and a linear regression program was employed to analyse the data. Best models fitting were determined based on highest coefficient of determination (R2), lowest Standard Error of Estimate (SEE), and lower values of... |
