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The food manufacturer’s complete guide to water activity
Education Guide
For a cheap ingredient, water can cause a lot of expensive problems in the food industry. The best way to understand water in your product is by learning about water activity (aw).
Education guides4 min read
Introduction to water activity (aw): The beginner's guide to water activity's role in food production
Education Guide
Water activity (aw) is directly related to the microbial susceptibility of food products and is correlated with many of the reactions that end shelf life in foods. Learn why water activity measurements in food are so powerful.
Education guides
Education guides4 min read
Introduction to water activity (aw): The beginner's guide to water activity's role in food production
Education Guide
Water activity (aw) is directly related to the microbial susceptibility of food products and is correlated with many of the reactions that end shelf life in foods. Learn why water activity measurements in food are so powerful.
Education guides5 min read
The food manufacturer's step-by-step guide to lowering water activity with humectants
Education Guide
There are countless humectants on the market, and many ways to use them profitably — but which one is right for you, and how should you put it to work?
Education guides8 min read
The beginner's guide to measuring yield and waste in food manufacturing
Education Guide
Understanding and eliminating waste is a powerful way to boost profits – but where to start? We recommend exploring these seven common methods for waste reduction.
Education guides2 min read
The beginner’s guide to shelf life stability and packaging
Education Guide
These seven steps (and several examples) will help you figure out the exact packaging your product needs for maximum quality and profit.
Education guides4 min read
The food manufacturer’s complete guide to shelf life
Education guide
Quality, safety, stability, microbial growth and more – water activity affects so many facets of shelf life. We've assembled everything you need to know about how to make the most of it.
Education guides20 min read
The food manufacturer’s complete guide to water activity
Education Guide
For a cheap ingredient, water can cause a lot of expensive problems in the food industry. The best way to understand water in your product is by learning about water activity (aw).
Education guides3 min read
The food manufacturer's step-by-step guide to eradicate caking and clumping
Education Guide
Caking and clumping are ubiquitous in the food and pharmaceutical industries. Where there is free-flowing powder, there will usually be lumps and clumps.