Sorption isotherms of corn—Study of mathematical models

In this paper statistical methodology is used to determine similar groups of Argentine maize varieties and to model the behaviour of the moisture content as a function of the water activity. Different equations proposed in the literature are studied and a common mathematical model is obtained for all varieties whatever the adequacy criteria considered. The use of the goodness of fit criteria is also discussed.

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