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Jun 1, 2019 · One on-line source describes the use of a commercially available “pen-like” battery-powered moisture meter to measure the approximate water content of dried fruit in India (Indiamart, 2017). The material's moisture content is measured in these machines by means of a DC resistance circuit, which measures the total current that moisture ...
Apr 1, 2019 · This paper includes a review of the existing moisture content measurement methods followed by an evaluation of their applicability for this proposed application in developing countries.
To summarize common moisture content measurement methods for dried food products with respect to the measurement principle, typical applications, and the advantages and limitations in the food industry so that the suitability of each method to the small-scale farming and co-operative context can be assessed.
- Marina Vera Zambrano, Baishali Dutta, Donald G. Mercer, Heather L. MacLean, Marianne F. Touchie
- 2019
Measuring and managing the moisture in natural ingredients is one of the most reliable and cost-effective ways to prevent the formulation challenges, production delays, and quality concerns they often cause.
Measuring water activity in nuts and dried fruit increases quality and profits. These products are highly susceptible to moisture issues during processing and storage. Measuring moisture and water activity brings huge competitive advantages.
DETERMINATION OF THE MOISTURE CONTENT FOR DRIED FRUIT. METHOD I. - LABORATORY REFERENCE METHOD 1. 1. Definition. The moisture content of dried fruit is defined as being the loss of mass determined under the operating conditions described in this Annex. 2. Principle.
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