In this study, twelve mathematic models (six biparametrics and six triparametrics), applied in the prediction of isotherms, were studied on prediction of moisture adsorption isoterms of guarana (Paullinia cupana) powder obtained in spray dryer. The moisture adsorption isotherms of the product were fitted at 15° C, 25° C and 35° C, by nonlinear regression analysis, using the software STATGRAPHICS 5.1. The best results among studied models on prediction of moisture adsorption isotherms were GAB, modified BET and Anderson equations (triparametric), Handerson and Oswin equations (biparametric).
Water activity (a w); moisture (m); mathematic models
