Moisture and Ash Testing in Food Processing

1 Jul 2013

Moisture content has been established as an important indicator of shelf life for foods. Moisture can determine the aesthetics of food, giving estimates to product shelf life regardless of sample properties in a wet or dry state. Ash content is also essential to a food’s nutrition and longevity. In this application note read about the features of the Arizona Instrument LLC (AZI) Computrac® Moisture/Solids/Ash Analyzers, that allow quick and easy ash and moisture analysis in food.

Computrac® Vapor Pro®

Arizona Instrument LLC

Computrac® Vapor Pro® - Green Karl Fischer Alternative, Moisture Specific Relative Humidity Sensor Technology The Computrac® Vapor Pro® provides a GREEN, fast, easy, and cost-effective alternative to Karl Fischer titration methods. It is an ideal choice for companies who want to make quality products as efficiently as possible by saving time and money, improving dryer efficiencies and eliminating costly rework and downtime expenses.Computrac® Vapor Pro® Features: Temperature Calibration Interface (TCI) Module (optional) 21 CFR Part 11 Compliant (optional) No Toxic Reagents or Specialized Glassware Automatic, Menu Driven Operation Requires Minimal User Skills Automatic Sample Loading Self-Diagnostics Alert Operator of any Instrument Problems Security Feature Restricts Access to Program and Instrument Settings Optional Multi-Point Temperature Calibration Module utilizes NIST-Traceable RTD to ±1°C Validation Package and Validation Services Available Real-Time Graph of Moisture Curve and Rate of Moisture Loss Accuracy, Durability, Reliability, Consistency and Speed Continuous Display of Test Time, Current Temperature, Programmed Test Temperature, Current Microgram Water Measurement, and Calculated Moisture Content Statistical Features Calculate Mean, Standard Deviation and Coefficient of Variation (C.V.) Easy Setup of Product Methods to Ensure Optimum Test Results Flexible Ending Criteria to Ensure Accurate Test Results Programmable Temperatures to ±1°C

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Computrac® MAX® 5000XL

Arizona Instrument LLC

Computrac® MAX® 5000XL - Moisture, Solids & Ash Analyzer Rapid loss-on-drying instrumentation has proven to provide a more desirable method of moisture measurement when compared to traditional loss-on-drying techniques. The ease of use and reduction in test times increases manufacturing efficiency while simultaneously reducing energy costs.Computrac® MAX® 5000XL Features: Temperature Calibration Interface (TCI) Module (optional) 21 CFR Part 11 Compliant (optional) Accuracy, Durability, Reliability, Consistency and Speed Four Decimal Place Balance Parameter Expert (develop parameters to match reference method) Programmable Temperature Ramp Control Linked Test Capability for Multiple Results from a Single Sample Security Access Codes to Protect Programs or Instrument Settings Customizable Test Parameters to Optimize Results Real-Time Graphing of Weight Loss, Rate and End Point Prediction Foil and Syringe Weight Entry Mode for the Most Volatile Samples Weight Control Aids Operators and Improves Test Precision Statistical Function Calculates Mean, Standard Deviation and Relative Standard Deviation Alphanumeric Programmable Prompts for Sample ID and Lot Numbers Self Cleaning Oven Simplifies Routine Maintenance Ethernet and Serial Ports, USB Web Server (optional)

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Computrac® MAX® 4000XL

Arizona Instrument LLC

Computrac® MAX® 4000XL - Loss-on-drying Moisture & Solids Analyzer The Computrac MAX® 4000XL provides quick, reliable and accurate results. This improves the ability to adjust or monitor processes ensuring quality products while minimizing waste, energy requirements and man-hours. Ease of use, durability, along with superior service and support makes the Computrac® MAX® 4000XL an ideal choice for research, manufacturing and laboratory environments.Computrac® MAX® 4000XL Features: Temperature Calibration Interface (TCI) Module (optional) 21 CFR Part 11 Compliant (Optional) Accuracy, Durability, Reliability, Consistency and Speed Fan-Assisted Cool-Down Provides 25% Faster Throughput Four Decimal Place Balance Menu Driven User Programmable Interface Through Keypad | Color LCD Display Nitrogen Purge Capabilities (Kit Optional) Parameter Expert (Develop parameters to match reference method) Pass/Fail Criteria Programmable Temperature Ramp Control Ethernet and Serial Ports, USB Web Server (Optional)

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