The aim of this work is the study of the influence of different drying methods (open air, oven) on the kinetics of drying process of cassava (Manihotglaziovii) leaves. Regardless of temperature and the method of drying, the change in mass follows an identical development, the curves of the moisture content based on the time have an identical look. Five empirical models were used for the kinetics of drying. The templates that match best kinetics of drying of the leaves of cassava are the model of Wang and Singh followed the Page template. The apparent diffusion coefficient has been determined based on Fick's diffusion model and physicochemical characterization shows that drying has no influence on the physicochemical characteristics of the leaves of cassava.
