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dehydration, drying, stability, fruit and vegetables
Brazil

Biography

PhD in Agricultural Engineering from UNICAMP, with a Master's and Graduation in Food Engineering from UNICAMP. She is a Scientific Researcher (level VI) at the Fruit and Vegetable Technology Center (FRUTHOTEC) at the Food Technology Institute (ITAL), at APTA / SAA São Paulo. She works in food engineering and technology, with an emphasis on fruit and vegetable drying, food stability, process optimization and environmental management. Professor of the Strictu Sensu Masters Course in Food Science and Technology at ITAL. In his Lattes curriculum, the most frequent terms in the context of scientific and technological production are: dehydration/drying; stability; reaction kinetics, processes; sterilization; equipment. She is Assistant Editor of the Brazilian Journal of Food Technology. She was a CNPq Productivity in Technological Development and Innovative Extension Scholarship (level 2) from 2012 to 2020.

Activities

Employment (1)

Institute of Food Technology: Campinas, Sao Paulo, BR

1989-01-29 to present | Dr. (Fruit and Vegetable Technology Center)
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Silvia Germer

Education and qualifications (1)

State University of Campinas: Campinas, Sao Paulo, BR

2006-03-01 to 2010-02-12 | Doctorate in Agricultural Engineering– Post- harvest (Agricultural Engineering Faculty)
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Silvia Germer

Works (27)

Sorption isotherms, glass transition and storage stability of drum-dried mango peels obtained with and without process additives

Drying Technology
2023-02-13 | Journal article
Contributors: Paula Ramos Antoniolli; Cristhiane Caroline Ferrari; Daniele Fidelis Borges; Sílvia Pimentel Marconi Germer
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Drum-drying of mango peel and characterization of different varieties

Revista Brasileira de Engenharia Agrícola e Ambiental
2022-07 | Journal article
Contributors: Caetano A. L. Troiani; Maria T. B. Pacheco; Cristhiane C. Ferrari; Silvia P. M. Germer
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Evaluation of water sorption isotherm, glass transistion temperature, vitamin C and color stability of mango peel powder during storage

SN Applied Sciences
2021 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85100675000

Part of ISSN: 25233971
Contributors: Ferrari, C.C.; Morgano, M.A.; Germer, S.P.M.
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Stability of jabuticaba flakes obtained by drum drying with cassava starch as additive,Estabilidade de flocos de jabuticaba obtidos por secagem em cilindro rotativo usando fécula de mandioca como aditivo

Brazilian Journal of Food Technology
2021 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85112206881

Part of ISSN: 19816723
Contributors: Nunes, L.P.; da Silva, V.M.; de Cássia Guerreiro Souza, E.; Ferrari, C.C.; Germer, S.P.M.
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Drum drying process of jabuticaba pulp using corn starch as an additive

Brazilian Journal of Food Technology
2020 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85089599822

Part of ISSN: 19816723
Contributors: Nunes, L.P.; Ferrari, C.C.; Ito, D.; de Cássia Guerreiro Souza, E.; Germer, S.P.M.
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Stability of mango flakes obtained by drum drying with different additives

Drying Technology
2020 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85077502338

Part of ISSN: 15322300 07373937
Contributors: Yamato, M.A.C.; da Silva, V.M.; de Cássia Guerreiro Souza, E.; Ferrari, C.C.; Germer, S.P.M.
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Encapsulating anthocyanins from Hibiscus sabdariffa L. calyces by ionic gelation: Pigment stability during storage of microparticles

Food Chemistry
2018 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85028948217

Part of ISSN: 18737072 03088146
Contributors: de Moura, S.C.S.R.; Berling, C.L.; Germer, S.P.M.; Alvim, I.D.; Hubinger, M.D.
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Influence of process variables on the drum drying of mango pulp

Drying Technology
2018 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85039054516

Part of ISSN: 15322300 07373937
Contributors: Germer, S.P.M.; Tonin, I.P.; de Aguirre, J.M.; Alvim, I.D.; Ferrari, C.C.
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Performance of different process additives on the properties of mango powder obtained by drum drying

Drying Technology
2018 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85027056833

Part of ISSN: 15322300 07373937
Contributors: Tonin, I.P.; Ferrari, C.C.; da Silva, M.G.; de Oliveira, K.L.; Berto, M.I.; da Silva, V.M.; Germer, S.P.M.
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Fruit dragée formulated with reused solution from pineapple osmotic dehydration

Pesquisa Agropecuaria Brasileira
2017 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85032344640

Part of ISSN: 16783921 0100204X
Contributors: Germer, S.P.; Luz, G.M.; da Silva, L.B.; da Silva, M.G.; Morgano, M.A.; Silveira, N.F.A.
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Chewy candy as a model system to study the influence of polyols and fruit pulp (açai) on texture and sensorial properties

LWT
2016 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-84952060316

Part of ISSN: 00236438
Contributors: Silva, L.B.D.; Queiroz, M.B.; Fadini, A.L.; Fonseca, R.C.C.D.; Germer, S.P.M.; Efraim, P.
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Effect of reconditioning and reuse of sucrose syrup in quality properties and retention of nutrients in osmotic dehydration of guava

Drying Technology
2016 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-84969931862

Part of ISSN: 15322300 07373937
Contributors: Germer, S.P.M.; Morgano, M.A.; da Silva, M.G.; Silveira, N.F.D.A.; Souza, E.D.C.G.
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Influence of Processing Additives on the Quality and Stability of Dried Papaya Obtained by Osmotic Dehydration and Conventional Air Drying

Drying Technology
2014 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-84908695412

Part of ISSN: 15322300 07373937
Contributors: Germer, S.P.M.; Ferrari, C.C.; Lancha, J.P.; Berbari, S.A.G.; Carmello-Guerreiro, S.M.; Ruffi, C.R.G.
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Storage Stability of Spray-Dried Blackberry Powder Produced with Maltodextrin or Gum Arabic

Drying Technology
2013 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-84874542252

Part of ISSN: 07373937 15322300
Contributors: Ferrari, C.C.; Marconi Germer, S.P.; Alvim, I.D.; de Aguirre, J.
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Degradation Kinetics of Anthocyanin of Traditional and Low-Sugar Blackberry Jam

Food and Bioprocess Technology
2012 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-84864410126

Part of ISSN: 19355130 19355149
Contributors: de Moura, S.C.S.R.; da Tavares, P.E.R.; Germer, S.P.M.; Nisida, A.L.A.C.; Alves, A.B.; Kanaan, A.S.
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Effects of Spray-Drying Conditions on the Physicochemical Properties of Blackberry Powder

Drying Technology
2012 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84859353704

Part of ISSN: 07373937 15322300
Contributors: Ferrari, C.C.; Germer, S.P.M.; de Aguirre, J.M.
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Influence of carrier agents on the physicochemical properties of blackberry powder produced by spray drying

International Journal of Food Science and Technology
2012 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-84861192166

Part of ISSN: 09505423 13652621
Contributors: Ferrari, C.C.; Germer, S.P.M.; Alvim, I.D.; Vissotto, F.Z.; de Aguirre, J.M.
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Reuse of Sucrose Syrup in the Osmotic Dehydration of Peaches

Drying Technology
2012 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-84869202378

Part of ISSN: 07373937 15322300
Contributors: Marconi Germer, S.P.; de Queiroz, M.R.; Aguirre, J.M.; Berbari, S.A.; de Arruda Silveira, N.F.
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Osmotic dehydration of peaches as a function of temperature and concentration of sucrose syrup,Desidratação osmótica de pêssegos em função da temperatura e concentração do xarope de sacarose

Revista Brasileira de Engenharia Agricola e Ambiental
2011 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-79751489607

Part of ISSN: 18071929 14154366
Contributors: Germer, S.P.M.; de Queiroz, M.R.; Aguirre, J.M.; Berbari, S.A.G.; Anjos, V.D.
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Sensory attributes of osmotically dehydrated peaches

6th International CIGR Technical Symposium - Towards a Sustainable Food Chain: Food Process, Bioprocessing and Food Quality Management
2011 | Conference paper
EID:

2-s2.0-84860716920

Contributors: Germer, S.P.M.; De Queiroz, M.R.; Aguirre, J.M.
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Spray drying of blackberry juice using maltodextrin or gum arabic as carrier agents

6th International CIGR Technical Symposium - Towards a Sustainable Food Chain: Food Process, Bioprocessing and Food Quality Management
2011 | Conference paper
EID:

2-s2.0-84860758979

Contributors: Ferrari, C.C.; Ribeiro, C.P.; Liserre, A.M.; Moreno, I.; Marconi Germer, S.P.; De Aguirre, J.M.
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Process variables in the osmotic dehydration of sliced peaches,variáveis de processo na desidratação osmótica de pêssegos em fatias

Ciencia e Tecnologia de Alimentos
2010 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-79952327411

Part of ISSN: 1678457X 01012061
Contributors: Germer, S.P.M.; Queiroz, M.R.; Aguirre, J.M.; Berbari, S.A.G.; Anjos, V.D.
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Assessing the environmental profile of orange production in Brazil

International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment
2009 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-70350588932

Part of ISSN: 09483349
Contributors: Coltro, L.; Mourad, A.L.; Kletecke, R.M.; Mendonça, T.A.; Germer, S.P.M.
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Reuse of sucrose syrup in the production of osmotically dried peaches

5th International Technical Symposium on Food Processing, Monitoring Technology in Bioprocesses and Food Quality Management
2009 | Conference paper
EID:

2-s2.0-74549210266

Contributors: Germer, S.P.M.; De Queiroz, M.R.; Aguirre, J.M.; Berbari, S.A.; Silveira, N.F.D.A.; De Carvalho, D.
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Soymilk residue ("Okara") dried in flash dryer - Uses as food ingredient

5th International Technical Symposium on Food Processing, Monitoring Technology in Bioprocesses and Food Quality Management
2009 | Conference paper
EID:

2-s2.0-74549126163

Contributors: Grizotto, R.K.; De Aguirre, J.M.; Germer, S.P.M.; Miyagusku, L.; Yamada, E.A.
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The determination of dehydrated apple shelf-life using accelerated assays,Determinação da vida-de-prateleira de maçã-passa por testes acelerados

Ciencia e Tecnologia de Alimentos
2007 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-34249033109

Part of ISSN: 1678457X 01012061
Contributors: De Moura, S.C.S.R.; Berbari, S.A.; Germer, S.P.M.; De Almeida, M.E.M.; Fefim, D.D.A.
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Heat transfer model performance in simulation of process deviations

Journal of Food Science
1999 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-0032995745

Part of ISSN: 00221147
Contributors: Teixeira, A.A.; Balaban, M.O.; Germer, S.P.M.; Sadahira, M.S.; Teixeira-Neto, R.O.; Vitali, A.A.
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