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Testing Shelf Life of Food

Arizona Instrument LLC
9 Jul 2013

Food manufacturers are playing a vital role in fighting food insecurity by adapting their current manufacturing practices to incorporate longer shelf life demands while maintaining high quality products that consumers enjoy. This includes more stringent protocols for making goods, as well as an increase in quality checks for the final products. One of the key components that requires control is water. If products have too much moisture then there is an increased risk for molding and spoilage. If too little water is present then the product may be brittle and have an unsuitable taste. Download this application note to learn about methods for food quality and moisture content analysis.

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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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Food and Beverage AnalyzersFood and Beverage Analyzers are commonly used to provide information about the chemical composition, structure and physical properties of food materials.Food and Beverage ProcessingFood and Beverage Processing involves the preparation of food products for further analysis. Typical instrumentation includes blanchers, color sorters, cookers, grinders, and refrigeration. These are used to replicate the processes commonly used in the commercial preparation of food and beverages.Food TestingFood testing refers to a variety experiments including PCR, mass spectrometry, processing, QuEChERS, analyzing and Kjeldahl.Water Content AnalysisWater content analysis is crucial for determining the moisture levels in food, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and other materials. Accurate measurement ensures product quality and shelf-life. Explore water content analysis tools in our peer-reviewed product directory; compare products, check reviews, and get pricing directly from manufacturers.Food QualityFood quality refers to the attributes of food that influence its safety, nutrition, and taste. Monitoring and ensuring food quality are essential in production to meet health regulations and consumer expectations. Techniques like spectroscopy, chromatography, and microbial testing are used to assess food properties and detect contaminants. Browse our peer-reviewed product directory to find food quality testing solutions; compare products, check reviews, and get pricing directly from manufacturers.

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