Methods of drying

TLE 8

1. METHODS OF DRYING

2. Sun Drying The fish is sliced and spread on a tray or mat and exposed to the sun to dry.

3. Artificial Heat The fish is dried by exposure to hot air in an oven or in constructed drier.

4. Air Blast The fish is sliced and spread on a tray or mat and exposed to the sun to dry.

5. Tools and Equipment Used in Drying

6. ANEMOMETER This is used in determining the velocity of the wind in sun drying.

7. BAMBOO BASKET This is used as containers of dried fish products.

8. BAMBOO TRAY This is used in holding fish when drying

9. DRYING FLATFORM This is used in holding trays and racks when drying fish.

10. DRYING SHED This is used to protect dried fish from the rain.

11. PSYCHROMETER This is used to measure the relative humidity of the air when sun drying

12. SALINOMETER This is used to measure salinity concentration of brine solution.