The beginner’s guide to shelf life stability and packaging
Your product may exhibit some changes during shelf life, but the end of shelf life is defined as a point where the product is no longer acceptable to consumers. Learn about shelf life stability and packaging in this guide.
The food manufacturer’s complete guide to water activity
The best way to understand water in your product is by learning about water activity (aw). Water activity is a measure for the amount of available water.
Beyond bars: Product innovation at Clif Bar & Company
Shaunti Luce is Senior Innovation and Technology Manager at Clif Bar & Company. Her role on the food safety and quality assurance team gives her unique insight into food safety, production processes and innovation at Clif.
.avif)
PDF | Explore the basics of water activity and its significance
Delve into the foundational concept of water activity and its critical role in food preservation and quality control. Understand why measuring water activity is essential for managing microbial susceptibility, preventing texture issues, and preserving product shelf life effectively.
PDF | Explore the step-by-step guide to water activity testing
Learn the essential steps and best practices for accurate water activity testing. From ensuring sample homogeneity to instrument readiness, this guide outlines a systematic approach to enhance testing reliability and efficiency in moisture analysis.
PDF | Harness the power of water activity to control microbial growth
Microorganisms rely on water for growth, but how can you control their proliferation in food products? Learn about the critical role of water activity, the key mechanism behind microbial dormancy, and how managing water activity can prevent harmful growth. Essential insights for food safety and quality, grounded in FDA and FSMA regulations.
PDF | Lab cleaning and maintenance checklist poster
Optimize your laboratory's performance with structured maintenance checklists. This resource provides daily, weekly, monthly, and bi-annual protocols to standardize operations and enhance experimental precision. Ideal for maintaining cleanliness and reliability in moisture analysis and beyond.