Abstract (eng)
The aim of this work was to compare different types of dried apples concerning their chemical, physical and sensory characteristics.
Two types of apples (Granny Smith, Gala) were processed in different ways. On the one hand the type of drying, on the other hand the type of pretreatment varied. Osmotic pretreatment and vacuum impregnation technology with different solutions came into operation. In both methods the duration of pretreatment as well as the concentration of the solutions varied. Then, dry matter, ascorbic acid, aw-value, texture, colour and sugar content of all samples were determined and compared with each other.
Six different treated samples of each apple variety were used to obtain the adsorption isotherm.
In addition, a sensory testing of selected, dried apple pieces was investigated. The freeze-dried, in citric acid pretreated Granny Smith apple was chosen to be the best product.
During the whole period the fresh apples were analysed regarding the parameters mentioned above. Additionally, the Streif-index was determined.