How to Use This Calculator
- Enter the weight of your fresh pineapple in kilograms (kg). You can use decimal values for more precision (e.g., 1.5 kg).
- Set the drying efficiency percentage. This represents how much water is removed during the drying process. The default value is 70%, which is a typical efficiency for pineapple drying.
- Click the "Calculate" button to compute the estimated weight of dried pineapple and the amount of water removed.
- If you want to start over, click the "Reset" button to clear all entered values.
Understanding Drying Efficiency
Drying efficiency refers to how effectively the drying process removes water from the fruit. Pineapple typically loses about 70-80% of its weight during drying, as water makes up about 80-85% of fresh pineapple's weight.
Practical Applications
- Helps in inventory management for fruit processing businesses
- Assists home food preservers in planning storage and usage
- Allows for more accurate cost calculations when selling dried pineapple products
- Can help determine appropriate drying time for food dehydrators
Important Notes
This calculator provides an estimate based on average drying efficiencies. Actual results may vary depending on drying method, fruit variety, and environmental conditions.