Obtención experimental y análisis del subenfriamiento en la cinética de congelación del nopal (Opuntia spp)

Authors

  • R. Román-Aguilar UAEH https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0753-2352
  • J. De Santiago-Herrera UAEH
  • W.M. Delgadillo-Ávila UAEH
  • J.E. Aparicio-Burgos UAEH
  • J. Valle-Hernández UAEH

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29105/idcyta.v8i1.30

Keywords:

nopal, freezing kinetics, subcooling, freezing point

Abstract

In this research work, the experimental obtaining of the subcooling of the freezing kinetics of the nopal opuntia spp is shown and an analysis is developed. PT100 temperature sensors and thermistors were used, adapted to a Keysinght model 34972A data logger, after calibration of the sensors with a pattern traceable to NIST in the temperature range of -22 to 40°C. Samples of 3 cm x 3 cm were used and 3 tests were carried out with 3 samples each, placing a temperature sensor in the center. Samples were cooled to 4°C and then placed in a -20°C freezer. The results show that the nopal has an initial freezing point between -0.5 to -1.2°C and coincides with that reported by other authors. The results of this study can be used in the development of strategies to avoid problems in the formation of crystals during the freezing of nopal, important for the handling of the product and its conservation at low temperatures.

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Published

2023-07-17

How to Cite

Román-Aguilar, R., De Santiago-Herrera, J. ., Delgadillo-Ávila, W. ., Aparicio-Burgos, J. ., & Valle-Hernández, J. . (2023). Obtención experimental y análisis del subenfriamiento en la cinética de congelación del nopal (Opuntia spp). Revista Investigación Y Desarrollo En Ciencia Y Tecnología De Alimentos, 8(1), 214–221. https://doi.org/10.29105/idcyta.v8i1.30