# Exploration of the impact of different drying methods on the quality of Gastrodia elata: A study based on drying kinetics and multidimensional quality evaluation

*PRI Rank #3 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Food Quality and Safety Studies Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #3 |
| 18m citations | 40 |
| Journal | Food Chemistry |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.141628 |
| Corresponding authors | Yu Li, Zhenhua Bian, Tulin Lu, De Ji |
| Institution | Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, China |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Food Quality and Safety Studies Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/food-quality-and-safety-studies/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.141628](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.141628)

## Topics

Gastrodia elata · drying methods · drying kinetics · multidimensional quality evaluation · medicinal plant processing · post-harvest processing · quality attributes · moisture removal · active compound retention · Drying temperature · drying time

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