The study of convective process of drying the horns of reindeer

The aim of the research is to determine the optimal time for preserving the antlers of reindeer when using the convective drying method. Literature review presented in the study proves the relevance of the research topic by the presence in the antler of the reindeer of a large number of valuable biologically active substances, the preservation of which requires constant attention to improving technological process of drying (canning) of raw materials, as freshly cut deer antlers are filled with blood and contain 70-80 % moisture, which requires immediate heat treatment to prevent the decomposition process. The paper describes the methods for preserving the antlers of reindeer, provides theoretical calculations and experimental studies of drying process of the horns of reindeer in a convective dryer. For carrying out pilot studies, the GP-80 laboratory convective dryer was used, which makes it possible to fully determine the effectiveness of convective drying process in relation to reindeer horns...