Evaluation of the drying parameters of soursop pulp powder obtained by drying in a spray dryer

Abstract Soursop pulp is a widely consumed product in Brazil and its dehydration by spray drying has been shown to be a relevant alternative for the exploitation of surplus production. Thus the objective of this research was to establish the best operational conditions to dry soursop pulp in a spray dryer to obtain the powder, using a central composite rotational design (CCRD), the independent variables being the maltodextrin concentration and the drying air temperature. Significant negative linear and quadratic effects (p