Processed Foods
Processed foods are meant to withstand the test of time, to be safe, and to have accurate nutritional information. From raw materials and processing, to preservation and packaging, there are tests that need to be run at every stage. Acidification of foods, salt content, temperature and more must be monitored in order for the foods to have their desired lifespan, texture, flavor, and quality.
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Spice It Up: Test pH in Hot Sauce Blog
Adding some spice is easy when you make your own hot sauce, but is your hot sauce stable for consumption? Monitoring pH is essential to ensuring a safe product every time.
Meat
With billions of pounds of meat consumed yearly in the United States alone, optimization of meat processing, production, and delivery is at a premium. To guarantee a quality, and more importantly safe, meat product, testing must be done at every step from carcass to shelf. Testing does not have to be time consuming; it can be quick, easy, and even continuously monitored for you so that you have the best product possible.
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Monitoring pH during Meat Processing Blog
Learn how a meat processing plant was looking to update their portable pH meter for spot checking their meat products on the go. Many (though not all) tests can be portable and go where you need them throughout your production facility.
Dairy
It’s not only the cows that have a lot of work to do when producing dairy products. While every type of dairy product requires a different production process, each one needs to meet particular parameters in order to ensure product integrity, shelf-life, taste, and texture. No matter the product, or the market, testing can help guarantee you deliver the perfect creation.
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Measuring the pH of Cheese Blog
Measuring pH during cheese making is a vital step for better quality and safety. Hanna's specialized pH meters and electrodes are ideal tools for cheese makers.
Maple & Honey
Maple syrup and honey are commodities used daily for a variety of purposes. While honey can be produced worldwide, maple syrup is primarily produced in North America, and it has a very limited season. Testing your product for sugar (Brix), temperature, and gradient saves yourself time and money knowing exactly what grade of honey or maple syrup you have so it can go to the best market.
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Maple Sugaring Season: Measuring Sugar Content (Brix) Blog
Add a Brix refractometer to your arsenal of maple syrup equipment to accurately and confidently measure sugars. Learn how maple sugaring is easier than ever when you know your true sugar content.
