Snack foods Testing
It is vital to test snack foods for quality control and for product development, while also ensuring they meet stringent food hygiene and safety standards.
Calibre provides a range of advanced instruments for testing snack foods, whether in a production or lab environment.
If you want more details about any of our specialist equipment for snack food testing, please contact our team by emailing info@calibrecontrol.com
Moisture
Testing for moisture in snack food ingredients is a vital aspect of food processing.
Perten DA7440 On-Line Analyser provides deep penetration of samples.
It then gives detailed and accurate results about moisture content, using rapid analysis to measure moisture, specific weight and temperature.
The compact and versatile benchtop Perten DA 7250 NIR Analyser will also test for moisture in snack foods.
Protein
Protein is an essential part of the human diet, therefore, testing for it is a crucial aspect of production and quality control in snack foods.
Near infrared (NIR) analysis is an adaptable and effective way of testing protein content in snack food ingredients.
NIR instruments provide real time results in the field for protein analysis, as well as testing for other properties such as moisture, oil, fat and starch.
Structure
It is vital to assess the internal structure of snack foods as part of good quality analysis.
The presence of microorganisms can mean a loss in quality; and crumb structure can impact shelf life.
With its advanced digital imaging capabilities, C-Cell Colour is ideal for providing detailed analysis of the structure of snack foods.
It can provide more than 50 different quality results, and show the potential impact of structural changes in processing and production.
Fat
For continuous quality monitoring of fat content in snack foods during production, Perten DA7440 Above Line is a versatile NIR analyser, which will measure fat and other vital parameters at the same time.
Also, for in-line testing and multi-constituent monitoring, there is the Perten DA 7300 in-line NIR analyser.
This gives real time measurements of fat content during processing of snack foods.
Oil Content
Oil content in snack food impacts on its consumer appeal, and on food standards and labelling for these types of foods.
Oil content, therefore, requires accurate analysis, and a proven technique for doing this is NIR, or near infrared, analysis.
The Perten DA 7250 NIR Analyser is a compact, all-in-one solution for at-line testing, or for use in lab setting. It gives results in just six seconds.
For integrating oil content analysis into production processes, there is the Perten DA 7300 In-line NIR analyser.
HYGIENE
Hygiene testing is critical for snack food production, ensuring rigorous standards of food safety throughout production processes.
Charm Allergiene Swabs test for ATP (adenosine triphosphate), supporting allergen control and preventing any cross contamination.
Charm PocketSwab Plus also provides rapid verification, while the Charm Novalum 2 portable reader will read swabs accurately.
