What is water activity? As described in a previous blog (Water Activity and Moisture Content: What is the Difference?) water activity is the the measurement of the free water in a substance. The free water is any water that is not chemically bound to anything and is free to move in and out of a … Continue reading How do we measure water activity?
Water activity measurement plays an integral role at the Tree Seed Centre in British Columbia. The Tree Seed Working Group has four objectives related to promoting tree seed science and technology through: • Seed research from bud initiation to seed use • Identification of seed problems relating to seed improvement and forest management • Exchange … Continue reading Water Activity – A critical measurement for sensitive seeds
Water activity is a useful parameter for many industries. Measuring water activity takes only a few minutes so can provide results quickly, ideal for critical control points. However water activity is a qualitative measure therefore interpreting results can be complex. The following slides provide an overview to water activity and how to utilise Aw measurements. … Continue reading 12 Slides explaining Water Activity; what it is and how to use it!
Not clear on what water activity is? Check out our other posts on water activity here! Water activity affects a wide range of products from pharmaceuticals to foods, here we take a brief look at five typical applications where water activity measurements are used. Remember water activity affects biological, chemical and physical properties of products. … Continue reading Five Applications where Water Activity is critical and why!
Water Activity and Moisture Content are two very different parameters which are often confused and misused. In a meeting today with a manufacturer of coffee capsules and pods, these differences were critical. – Their whole bean supplier provided each batch with moisture content readings. – However customers buying the coffee capsules and pods were asking for detailed water activity … Continue reading Water Activity and Moisture Content… What is the difference?
Since being legalised in the UK in 2018, cannabis-derived medicinal products can now be prescribed for a variety of health issues. The term medicinal cannabis refers to the use of the whole, unprocessed cannabis plant or its basic extracts. How Medical cannabis might be a useful medicine There are two main parts of the cannabis … Continue reading Real Time Monitoring for the Medical Cannabis Industry
In the manufacture of tobacco products, it is important to accurately monitor the entire process: from curing through aging to fermentation of the tobacco and the production and storage of the end products. Before a cigar is made, the tobacco must be prepared to ensure it is fit for consumption. After harvesting, the tobacco leaves … Continue reading Precise Measurement for quality tobacco
