Moisture-dependent physical properties of dried pomegranate arils

Physical properties of dried pomegranate arils and its variation with moisture content play an important role in designing of equipment for storage, conveying and handling. Physical properties of dried pomegranate arils in the moisture content range of 7-28 % (d.b.) were investigated. Size (GMD), sphericity, weight of the thousand dried arils, true density, bulk density, angle of repose and coefficient of friction at different surfaces (wood, galvanized iron and aluminum) increased, whereas porosity, hardness and toughness decreased with increase in the moisture content. All physical properties except porosity and angle of repose were significantly affected by the change in moisture content at probability level p <= 0.01.