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How to choose a Memmert Climate Chamber?

How to choose a Memmert Climate Chamber?

July 5, 2021November 1, 2022 Sarah Brudenell

A climate chamber (also known as a test chamber, humidity chamber and environmental chamber) is used to simulate a range…

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Measuring the pH of bread dough

July 9, 2019 Sarah Brudenell

In the food industry, pH monitoring may be required during the production or pre-production process for a number of reasons…

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Using moisture balances to test food quality

April 12, 2017April 11, 2017 Emma Atkin

Moisture and weight assessments provide critical information about content, quality and safety in food. Using a moisture balance will increase…

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Ebro FOM 320 in use to test frying oil

FOM Food Oil Monitor not reading correctly?

March 17, 2017March 16, 2017 Sophie Bryant

Q: My FOM Food Oil Monitor from Ebro is showing the total polar compounds % result going down, even though…

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TRUEscience smart bluetooth pH meter

The Top 5 pH meters of 2016

December 21, 2016April 26, 2022 Sophie Bryant 1 Comment

We’ve rounded up the best 5 pH meters of the year – each has brilliant features and extras which have…

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Which moisture balances are glass free for food manufacturing sites?

November 4, 2016November 1, 2016 Sophie Bryant

Moisture balances offer a fast way to analyse the moisture content of food samples, and are ideal for quality control…

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Determination of Calcium in Milk using a Flame Photometer

November 2, 2016October 26, 2016 Sophie Bryant

The team at Jenway have described a method to determine calcium level in milk samples using their PFP7 Flame Photometer….

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Penetration testing – consistency analysis in semi-solid products in food, cosmetics and more

October 17, 2016October 17, 2016 Sophie Bryant 2 Comments

Quality control tests in manufacturing environments are key to ensuring the finished product meets the agreed specification and is consistent…

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red white and rose wine in glasses

Dissolved Oxygen analysis in Wine

April 15, 2016April 7, 2016 Sophie Bryant

The level of dissolved oxygen in wine is crucial in ensuring a long life, stable product which won’t spoil or…

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Pouring milk into a glass

A quick test for correct pasteurisation in milk

March 30, 2016March 29, 2016 Sophie Bryant

Pasteurisation (or pasteurization) is used in a range of liquid food and drink products to kill bacteria, making it less…

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Arsenic Testing made Quick and Easy

December 11, 2015December 2, 2015 Emma Atkin

Arsenic is a common element in nature found at low levels in soil, water and air and in residue from artificial pesticides…

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How can I measure Salt in food?

October 30, 2015October 26, 2015 Sophie Bryant

Sodium is a mineral required by the body for normal functions, but excessive intake can cause high blood pressure and…

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