European Union has started a project that include ultrasound method to dehydrate fruits and vegetables. High  frequency sound waves are used in this method and and doesn’t effect nutritional value of fruits and vegetables. The project is carried out by 8 foundations from Spain, Germany, Sweden, England and Turkey. The coordinator of the project is Gokser Machine company from Turkey.

The most important property of the ultrasound method is economising energy and time. The aim is drying fruits and vegetables more effectively, quality and economically.

The most modern commercial method is Accelerated Freeze Drying (AFD) under vacuum. But this method is expensive. High Powered Ultrasound (HPU) some positive properties. These are; dependable, environment friendly, efficiently, economic and powerful technology.

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