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Development of a plantain slicing device.

S O Obayopo¹, K A Taiwo², O K Owolarafe³

¹Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Technology, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife-Ibadan highway, Ile-Ife, Nigeria.

Journal of Food Science and Technology

|June 27, 2014

Summary

A new, low-cost plantain slicer was developed to improve shelf life and economic benefits for processors. This efficient machine simulates traditional cutting methods, offering significant advantages for plantain processing.

Keywords:

Cutting Efficiency Low-cost Plantain slicer Processing Shelf life

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Area of Science:

Agricultural Engineering
Food Processing Technology

Background:

Plantain processing is crucial for extending shelf life but is labor-intensive.
Current processing methods negatively impact the economic returns for plantain producers.

Purpose of the Study:

To design and construct a cost-effective, user-friendly plantain slicer.
To evaluate the performance and efficiency of the developed plantain slicer.

Main Methods:

The study involved the design and fabrication of a plantain slicer.
Performance was evaluated based on cutting efficiency and slice production rate.
Tests were conducted on both moderately ripe and unripe plantain pulps.

Main Results:

The plantain slicer achieved high efficiencies of 90.7% (moderately ripe) and 92.6% (unripe) for 5mm cuts.
Slice production rates were measured at 90% (moderately ripe) and 91% (unripe).

Conclusions:

The developed plantain slicer is highly efficient and suitable for local processors.
This innovation can enhance plantain shelf life and increase economic benefits for producers.