A Comparative Study of Traditional Sun Drying and Hybrid Solar Drying on Quality, Safety, and Bioactive Compounds in "Pingo de Mel" Fig.

Figs are highly perishable, with significant losses due to overripening or failure to meet market standards. Drying is essential to extending their shelf life and reducing food waste. This study evaluated the impact of traditional sun drying and hybrid solar drying on the quality of dried "Pingo de Mel" figs.