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Education guides
Dive a little deeper. Explore how-to guides and build your technical know-how with our Expertise Library. Learn everything you need to nail the details.
Expertise library
Expertise library3 min read
Calculating the change in energy for food scientists
Calculating the change in energy for food scientists
A change in energy comes with a change in vapor pressure. Let's break down how the first law of thermodynamics can help calculate the amount of change.
Expertise library3 min read
Government regulations recommend water activity measurements in food
Government regulations recommend water activity measurements in food
FDA, USDA, USP, AOAC, ICH, ISO, Eudralex – regulatory bodies around the globe require the use of water activity. We've compiled a complete regulation reference list.
Expertise library4 min read
How water activity and pH work together to control microbial growth
How water activity and pH work together to control microbial growth
Using both pH and aW controls microbes more effectively than just one or the other. Here's how food manufacturers can use hurdle technology to improve formulations.
Every industry has its quirks. That's why well-researched application notes are essential. See how water activity can fit into your business with our Market Insights.
Market insights
Market insights3 min read
Water activity in candy and confectionery
Market Insight
Getting the moisture measurement and water activity right is critical for nearly every candy, chocolate or confectionery product.
Market insights3 min read
Water activity in snack foods
Market insight
Many snack foods are famous for their texture, which is determined by water activity – not moisture content. Learn how to maximize shelf life and perfect flavor and texture.
Market insights2 min read
Water activity and seeds
Market Insight
Moisture measurements are critical to seed storage. Storing at the correct relative humidity minimizes enzymatic activity, prevents fungal growth and maintains viability.
We're always researching. And we’ll always share what we learn. The Aqualab Webinar Archive holds troves of relevant and original data, all available on-demand.
Webinars
Webinars62 min watch
Water Activity 201: Specifications and Shelf Life
Webinar
Step one is learning that water activity measurements are key to making shelf life predictions. Step two is learning how to do it yourself.
Webinars63 min watch
Water Activity 301: Water Activity and Physical Properties
Water Activity 301: Water Activity and Physical Properties
Join Dr. Brady Carter for a more in-depth look at how to interpret moisture sorption isotherms and determine when physical changes will end shelf life.
Webinars51 min watch
Predict Packaging Performance
Webinar
Packaging can make or break your product’s shelf life – and your budget. Fortunately, it isn’t difficult or overly expensive to learn how to choose the perfect package.