Answering the challenge of gluten-free product quality control - BAKERview webinar

The variety of ingredients available for gluten-free formulation is enormous: various grains, hydrocolloids, external plant proteins, improvers, emulsifiers, and more.

Just like wheat flour, these ingredients are subject to certain quality variables, such as the crop or producer. So, it (read more)

Application Briefs - Wood Products

Moisture control is one of the major challenges for pellet plant operators. PSC offers a solution with an online sensor that provides continuous moisture measurement through out the process. Being
proactive with moisture measurement offers cost savings in the manufacturing process and eliminates the chance of packaging wet or low quality pro... (read more)

Near-infrared (NIR) analysis is a technique used for compositional measurements in many industries, including agriculture, ingredient processing, processed foods, and industrial applications. Typical measurements are for moisture, protein, fat, crude fiber, and other constituents, as well as physical property measurements, such as digestibility or hardness.

There are many f... (read more)

The Guardian-HD Web Profiling Series is a rugged analyzer to measure moisture, coat weight, adhesive thickness, and web temperature for all paper, film, and web-converting processes. (read more)

Accurate Moisture, Coat Weight & Film Thickness Profile Measurement

The Process Sensors Guardian-HD Web Profiling Series is a rugged and world-class analyzer to measure moisture, coat weight, adhesive thickness, and web temperature for all paper, film, and web-converting processes. It provides a non-contact, non-destructive on-line measurement of a complete zoned web pr... (read more)

The Sensortech Instant Moisture Profiling System (IMPS-4400) is a non-contact RF moisture profiling system for board manufacturers to improve and optimize production processes and meet quality standards, reduce energy costs, increase productivity, and generate revenue. The IMPS-4400 utilizes radio frequency antennas to analyze board moisture characteristics below the surface, which is cr... (read more)

The Process Sensors Portable Moisture Tester (PMT-330) puts the capabilities of an on-line moisture analysis and control system into the palm of your hand, allowing operators to spot-check moisture content of boards, wood, plastic, and paper products quickly and easily. It features radio frequency dielectric (RF) measurement technology that penetrates the surface of products and instantl... (read more)

Save Energy Costs with NIR Technology

As the global population continues to grow, so does the demand for new and modern infrastructures. From the building of new homes, factories, and warehouses, to the development or repair of roadways and other transportation structures, the construction industry is in an upswing of growth to answer these demands.

As a result, cons... (read more)

Compact, Cost-Effective NIR Analyzer for Ground Products, Pastes, & Liquids

The InfraCheck is an easy-to-use near-infrared spectrometry (NIR) analyzer to analyze ground food products, powders, pastes, and liquids for important constituents such as moisture, protein, oil, carbohydrates, starch, fiber, gluten, zeleny, ash, amylose, FFA, and other parameters depending on t... (read more)

Versatile, Trusted NIR Technology to Analyze Meat, Dairy Products, and More

The Bruins Instruments FoodCheck is a versatile near-infrared spectroscopy (NIR) analyzer that analyzes critical parameters of meat, meat products, olives, and dairy to optimize production and improve end-product quality.

Since many meat and dairy products are sold based on quality parameters... (read more)

High-Precision NIR Instruments Dedicated to Grain Analysis

Features

• High precision, linear monochromator provides reliable measurements
• Intuitive software and a large touchscreen makes the analyzer easy to use
• Optional Test Weight module determines the specific weight of the grain

Benefits

• High accuracy and tr...

KPM Analytics Receives ICC Approval on SRC-CHOPIN 2 Analyzer

New Certification Enhances Competitive Advantage for Industry’s Only Automated SRC for Baking and Milling

KPM Analytics (www.kpmanalytics.com) is pleased to announce it's SRC-CHOPIN 2 has earned approval from the ICC, the International Association for Cereal Science and Technology. The S... (read more)

New KPM Analytics Academy Provides Advanced, Always-Available On-Demand Training and Support

WESTBOROUGH, MA (February 8, 2022) — KPM Analytics (www.kpmanalytics.com) announced today the launch of a new online learning program: The KPM Academy. The program offers self-paced product training courses developed by KPM subject matter experts worldwide. Cours... (read more)

Precision is an important aspect in the baking process. From managing the quality of ingredients used in a recipe to controlling the baking temperature, time, and other stages in the baking process, there are several quantifiable factors that affect the outcome of a product’s texture, flavor, density, appearance, and other traits that consumers notice.

All baked goods are th... (read more)

Improve Sand Drying Efficiencies & Save Energy Costs with NIR Technology

As the global population continues to grow, so does the demand for new and modern infrastructures. From the building of new homes, factories, and warehouses, to the development or repair of roadways and other transportation structures, the construction industry is in an upswing of growth to answer... (read more)

Feeding over 7 billion people around the globe every day is a daunting task. A large part of this supply is provided by a complex network of reliable and trusted food manufacturing companies who ensure the safety of the food products we eat every day. The food manufacturing industry is continuously challenged by fluctuating quality and costs of raw ingredients. Food products manufacturer... (read more)

TheiaVu™ Benchtop Vision Series

TheiaVu™ Series Compact Vision Inspection Systems provide a wide variety of measurements of unique features that quantify product quality. TheiaVu allows quality teams to save a significant amount of time while getting more precise and repeatable measurement data to improve their process. In addition, measurements that were previously no... (read more)

NIR in Dairy Processing: Measure Moisture, Protein, Fat, and Other Parameters with Ease

As raw milk is a commodity, many dairy products are price-competitive, making consistency and production efficiency vitally important for generating a profit. Many dairy products, from fluid milk to milk powders, are sold based on quality parameters. Incorporating methods to accurately m... (read more)

Rapid, Continuous Monitoring of Moisture & Oil for Snack Foods

Use the MCT 460 Series, an on-line NIR sensor, to continuously monitor moisture and oil content. These measurements allow operators to ensure quality and optimum taste levels.

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SRC-CHOPIN 2

Automated solution for precise and reproducible Solvent Retention Capacity (SRC) testing, supporting quality control for the baking and milling industries.

The SRC-CHOPIN 2 brings increased precision compared to the manual method. Thanks to its automated process, results are more consistent between different operators and between different laboratories.

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TheiaVu is a benchtop vision inspection system that allows quality control engineers to save a significant amount of time while getting more precise and repeatable measurement data to improve their process. (read more)

The Futura Analyzer Series of dedicated continuous-flow wet chemistry analyzers identify and measure contaminants in water and soil using a melange of technologies capable of handling both simple and complex analyses. The systems are fully automated and measure many parameters, such as phenols, cyanides, detergents, total phosphorus, total nitrogen, and many more.

Features:

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Fast and High-Performance NIR Analyzers for Laboratory and At-Line Analysis. Typical constituents measured are moisture, protein, fat, sugar and fibers, as well as more difficult parameters such as ash and amino acids.

Applications:

SpectraStar XT-3: Moisture, oil and fat analysis of simple sample types.

SpectraStar XT-F: Flour, whole wheat flour, by-pr... (read more)

KPM Analytics announces the release of its new SRC-CHOPIN 2 Analyzer for the baking and milling industries. The SRC-CHOPIN 2 allows a user to perform the SRC (Solvent Retention Capacity) method automatically versus manually, providing consistent and objective results. (read more)

Product Details

The iCinac analyzer is the only solution designed specifically to monitor and analyze the acidification activity of lactic ferments in starter, functional, bio-protective, and probiotic cultures. It has the ability to test multiple samples simultaneously and provide the insight needed for precise development, test, and process control of fermentation ingredients. T... (read more)

Near infrared technology (NIR) has historically been used in the snack food industry for measuring moisture and oil, the two most critical constituents for controlling a snack food process. In addition to measuring moisture and oil in raw ingredients, in-process products and finished snacks, the Unity Scientific™ SpectraStar™ XT can measure the seasoning content that has been... (read more)

Clinical Analyzer Series Fully automated, random access analyzers for clinical chemistry, immunoturbidimetric assays, and toxicology. SAT Random Access Analyzers

The SAT instruments for clinical chemistry and Immunoturbidimetric assays are designed to support the modern laboratory in achieving improved cost efficiency, reduced rerun and manual handling. They provide quality resu... (read more)

Multi-Probe pH Data Logging and Analysis of Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB) Associated with Cultures and Fermented Foods

The iCinac analyzer is the only solution designed specifically to monitor and analyze the acidification activity of lactic ferments in starter, functional, bio-protective, and probiotic cultures. It has the ability to test multiple samples simultaneously and p... (read more)

Fast and High-Performance NIR Analyzers for Laboratory and At-Line Analysis. Typical constituents measured are moisture, protein, fat, sugar and fibers, as well as more difficult parameters such as ash and amino acids.

Features

• Scanning monochromator technology for best spectral quality available across a wide spectral range.
• High signal to noise ratio...

Smart RF analyzer, custom-built to your specifications, for process moisture measurement and control of even the most complex products and environments.

Features:

Next Generation Smart Analyzer

• Custom-built to your specifications using RF technology
• Operates in temperatures from 0 – 60°C (32 – 140°F) to 540°C (1000°F)<.../li>

MR2L and MR10L mixers are used to condition wheat before test milling, and for a wide range of other mixing applications.

Features:

Efficient

• Optimal tempering of wheat prior to milling
• Efficiently mix flours and other powders (additives, etc.)

Simple and Robust

• Mixers have a built-in times

Learn M... (read more)

The CD1 Mill is an ideal laboratory mill to ensure inter-laboratory comparisons (Alveograph from wheat grain for example).

Features:

Fixed settings to ensure:

• Reproducibility of test milling
• Constant and identical biochemical quality flour on all CD1 mills

Robust cylinders

• Reduced maintenance<.../li>

The MCT 460 Series Process Analyzers provide reliable in-process monitoring of moisture and additional constituents in real-time for improved process control, increased yield, maximum production efficiency, and a quick return on investment.

Features:

• Simple to operate, integrate and standardize on
• Rugged sealed enclosures
• Remote operator Inter...

The SDmatic is a fully automated enzyme-free analyzer that produces a reliable measurement of starch damage with only one gram of flour and within 10 minutes based on the amperometric method (Medcalf & Gilles).

Features:

Simple - Fully automated analysis, enzyme-free, using one gram of flour.

Fast - Results in less than 10 minutes.

Rel... (read more)

QuikCheck Analyzer Series

Easy-to-use analyzers for rapid lab and at-line analysis of moisture, oil, and coat weight. Versatile sampling options for the analysis of powders, solids, and pastes.

Features:

• Easy setup, calibration, and operation.
• Rugged, easy-to-clean, polycarbonate construction.
• Non-destructive testing requires no...

The Alveolab and AlveoPC analyzers are internationally recognized as the essential and standard tool used to measure rheological properties (tenacity, extensibility, elasticity, and baking strength of dough), and therefore baking performance of flours used for baked goods, noodles, biscuits, etc.

Features:

INTERNATIONALREFERENCE

• Tenacity (P), exte...

KPM Analytics announced three new instrument configurations for its Unity Scientific SpectraStar product line.  (read more)

KPM Analytics announced the launch of its latest iCinac Wireless Acidification Analyzer. (read more)