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Food Industry - Moisture Methods Collection
7 Jan 2019Moisture analysis plays a vital role in all areas of the food industry, from goods-in inspections, through quality control, production and storage, to the development of new products. In nearly all cases, the prepared ingredients have an optimum moisture content, providing the best possible taste, consistency, appearance and shelf-life. Moisture determination, therefore, ensures consistent product quality. This guide highlights a number of moisture analysis methods, from baking powder to yoghurt.
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