ABSTRACTThermal properties, specific heat, and thermal conductivity of three beef/corn meal blends extruded to reach end product temperatures of = 91°C and 109°C were analyzed. Density was also measured and used to calculate thermal diffusivity. The extruded products had densities of 1,054 to 1,091 kg/m3; specific heat was 2.944 to 3.055 kJ/ kgK; and thermal conductivity, 0.26 to 0.39 W/mK. Calculated values of thermal diffusivity were 0.831 to 1.200 (xl0‐7m7sec). With the exception of specific heat, extrusion conditions and formulation affected some of the products physical characteristics and thermal propert
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