Fast continuous on-line measurement or rapid at-line analysis
of moisture and oil in snack foods processing provides real-time
information about the process so that meaningful control can be
achieved.
Key to the snacks industry is customer loyalty and key to that
are product consistency and quality.
MM710e, with its choice of Ethernet and
Analog connectivity can be incorporated into closed loop
control systems to maintain these key parameters within
specification limits.
InfraLab, with Ethernet Connectivity and USB
data download function, measures a sample in just 5 seconds,
helping to improve process visibility, as a viable alternative to
laboratory chenical and gravimetric methods.
Snacks Applications for MM710e and
InfraLab include:
- Corn Chips
- Corn Dough
- Potato Chips or Crisps
- Popcorn
- Potato Powders
- Pretzels
- Puffed Corn
and both can be used to measure moisture and oil in
fried or baked products.
Key benefits include:
- Better Product Consistency
- Increased Productivity
- Less Reliance on Routine Laboratory
Testing
- Meeting Labelled Specifications
Note that baked snack products may also benefit from a
Measurement of the Degree of Bake. This can give valuable
information about the product quality and can be incorporated into
the MM710e measuring moisture and/or oil.
NDC is a member of the
European Snacks
Association, an organisation dedicated to advancing
the savoury snacks industry on behalf of member snack manufacturers
and suppliers.
ESA membership is open to any global manufacturer of savoury
snacks or snack nut products and to companies which supply the
industry with ingredients, flavours and processing / packaging
equipment. Click on the link above or the logo to visit the ESA
Site.