Ensuring accurate moisture levels

THE USE OF Adam Equipment’s PMB moisture analyzer has gained popularity in food testing labs. Prior to this, labs had to rely on an oven-testing method to perform moisture analysis, which is time-consuming. The PMB moisture analyzer does the job in a fraction of the time, providing reliable and consistent results.

PMB can accurately verify food moisture content in less than five minutes and is easy to operate. The specimen goes into the heating chamber, which contains a 400-watt, energy-efficient halogen bulb. The bulb quickly heats the sample in 1°C selectable increments, evenly evaporating the moisture. Three heating options provide the flexibility to customize test methods and temperatures for different food products.

Once the moisture has evaporated, the PMB calculates the amount of moisture weight loss and responds with the moisture content. This method measures moisture using a “loss of weight” method. After testing several food samples, it’s simple for users to adjust and control the amount of moisture in each batch. An automatic test-setting function enables easy recall for frequent testing of the same food products without additional programming. Users can log or print information, communicate with computers or transmit test programs and results using the USB and RS-232 interfaces. There is no need for additional software to take readings, giving users freedom to collect data in any location.

Food testing labs can run multiple PMB units simultaneously, to quickly assess the moisture content of multiple batches. This expedites the entire testing process for busy labs performing many tests on different foods.

An added benefit of the PMB moisture analyzer is its ability to retain and store set-up information, saving the time and effort of having to re-enter the information in the next analysis. This feature facilitates frequently repeated food tests that are performed after adjustments are made in recipes or formulations.