Spice Moisture
Why Implement Moisture Sensors?
Spices, seasonings, and flavorings are ingredients that are added to foods to enhance their taste, aroma, and overall appeal. The quality of these ingredients is important to ensure that they meet the desired moisture levels and functional properties. This requires careful quality measures that are done by using moisture sensors. These measurements begin with the monitoring of the quality of incoming ingredients – herbs, seeds, extracts, and others – through the blending process, and onto packaging. Whether used at-line or integrated into a production process, MoistTech offers suppliers and food manufacturers the ability to have quality control everywhere it matters.
Correct moisture levels are a crucial aspect of manufacturing spices as they can easily become either too wet or dry, which results in wasting the manufacturer’s time and money. Ideally, a moisture sensor should be able to accurately detect moisture in raw materials, preferably at different stages of the manufacturing process, be easy to maintain, and tough enough to withstand the harsh, abrasive nature of the raw materials and the mixer environment.
Calculate Potential ROI
- Typical accuracy is about ±0.1% moisture
- Typical analog range is 0-10% moisture and up to as much as 40%, subject to application
- The outputs can be adjusted to optimize PLC or recording requirements
Near-infrared (NIR) analysis technologies from MoistTech are commonly used to analyze the chemical composition of raw ingredients that are used to make the spice, seasoning, or flavoring blend. This can help ensure the ingredients meet desired quality parameters and standards to produce a consistent final product. Maintaining the correct moisture levels in spices is our top priority to ensure the best quality control for our customers.
non-contact
Our equipment never comes into contact with the product, allowing for less waste
zero drift
Our sensors are guaranteed not to drift over time – which saves time and money
closed loop
Create a closed-loop process by tying a moisture sensor into your PLC. Full control over the line!
no recalibrations
We’ve mastered the art of moisture sensors – your unit will never need to be recalibrated for the same product twice!
Point of Analysis:
Incoming wet/unprocessed ingredients, after drying & before grinding, after grinding and before packaging
By installing the sensor at the exit of the dryer, a manufacturer can continuously monitor the process and can control the moisture content either manually or automatically instantly.
If the sensor is susceptible to extreme heat conditions, it is necessary to cool the sensor with either air or water. Dust from the product is not normally a problem however, in extremely dusty environments, we recommend the installation of an air purge system to prevent the accumulation of material on the sensor’s window.
Contact
We offer service and support throughout the world for our moisture measurement sensors and would be happy to connect you with a rep in your area. Contact us today for more information!
Understand the Process
MoistTech’s technology allows our products to measure moisture without direct contact with the product, providing accurate results without creating any waste or causing contamination. Since the technology uses a simple light source for measurement, our equipment allows for longer use!