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Water activity helps producers of dried fruits, nuts, and seeds (like these) achieve the perfect taste, texture, and shelf life.
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The food manufacturer’s complete guide to water activity

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For a cheap ingredient, water can cause a lot of expensive problems in the food industry. The best way to understand water in your product is by learning about water activity (aw).
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Introduction to water activity (aw): The beginner's guide to water activity's role in food production

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Water activity (aw) is directly related to the microbial susceptibility of food products and is correlated with many of the reactions that end shelf life in foods. Learn why water activity measurements in food are so powerful.

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Introduction to water activity (aw): The beginner's guide to water activity's role in food production

Education Guide

Water activity (aw) is directly related to the microbial susceptibility of food products and is correlated with many of the reactions that end shelf life in foods. Learn why water activity measurements in food are so powerful.
Humectants can help candy and confectionery manufacturers – and other food producers – formulate and produce a higher quality product.
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The food manufacturer's step-by-step guide to lowering water activity with humectants

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There are countless humectants on the market, and many ways to use them profitably — but which one is right for you, and how should you put it to work?
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The beginner's guide to measuring yield and waste in food manufacturing

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Understanding and eliminating waste is a powerful way to boost profits – but where to start? We recommend exploring these seven common methods for waste reduction.

Most foods, including cheese, require their producers to have a sound understanding of water activity in order to achieve a viable shelf life.
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The beginner’s guide to shelf life stability and packaging

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These seven steps (and several examples) will help you figure out the exact packaging your product needs for maximum quality and profit.
Most foods, including cheese, require their producers to have a sound understanding of water activity in order to achieve a viable shelf life.
Education guides4 min read

The food manufacturer’s complete guide to shelf life

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Quality, safety, stability, microbial growth and more – water activity affects so many facets of shelf life. We've assembled everything you need to know about how to make the most of it.

Water activity helps producers of dried fruits, nuts, and seeds (like these) achieve the perfect taste, texture, and shelf life.
Education guides20 min read

The food manufacturer’s complete guide to water activity

Education Guide

For a cheap ingredient, water can cause a lot of expensive problems in the food industry. The best way to understand water in your product is by learning about water activity (aw).
Education guides3 min read

The food manufacturer's step-by-step guide to eradicate caking and clumping

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Caking and clumping are ubiquitous in the food and pharmaceutical industries. Where there is free-flowing powder, there will usually be lumps and clumps.