Case Studies

Forty years ago, Ferrero’s production site in Germany started producing ‘Kinder Schokolade’. The small chocolate bar with the creamy milk filling soon became a favorite treat for consumers of all ages and is still enjoyed today. In ‘Kinder Country’, puffed cereals promise a crunchy taste experience - provided that moisture is under control.

When consumers purchase a bag of potato chips they can expect that the chips are going to taste the same – every time. One of the factors influencing taste is the oil the chips are fried in. During mass production, it is not efficient or realistic to change the oil after every fry batch so fresh oil is blended in with the existing batches to keep up the quality of the taste. However, each time the oil is heated, the free fatty acid (FFA) level in the oil increases. The amount of FFA in the oil can greatly affect the taste of the end product. Maintaining a low level of FFA is then crucial. This article documents a success story on how a professional demonstration and a free trial turned into a win-win solution.

‘Molecular cuisine’ is the latest hot discussion in haute cuisine; a topic that makes even a talented amateur chef’s mouth water. We had the opportunity to find out more about this interesting research field during a visit with Max Eichmann, a chef who has earned an 18-point rating on the Gault Millau scale in the Swiss town of Niedergösgen, and how RAININ’s multichannel pipettes become an indispensable tool in his kitchen.

Freeze-drying, spray-drying and agglomeration are the drying technologies applied by Deutsche Extrakt Kaffee GmbH to preserve the flavor of freshly roasted coffee beans in instant coffee. No matter which technology is chosen, moisture content monitoring is a must. METTLER TOLEDO instruments help to ensure that the moisture content remains between 2-5% in order to meet the legal requirements and simultaneously provide a great coffee aroma.

Ash content is an obligatory analysis required by European Commission regulations for certified wines prior to them entering the market place. The mineral content via the determination of residual ash following heat treatment is a typical differential weighing application readily available within METTLER TOLEDO’s XP balance embedded software.

Maltodextrins are easily digestible carbohydrates that are widely used as food additives. They find general application as binders, stabilizers, thickening agents and inhibitors in the production of foodstuffs. Besides this, they serve as a source of energy in nutritional beverages and high-energy and isotonic drinks for athletes and people engaged in sport. Maltodextrins are usually supplied as spray-dried powders. Their sensibility to moisture and therefore their storage stability can be checked using a TGA Sorption Analyzer.

Ozgur Tarim A.S., one of the leading exporters of dried Turkish vine fruits, relies on X-ray Inspection systems from Safeline to ensure the highest product quality and safety. Eliminating not only metal contaminants but also stones and glass from the fruit, quality is assured before the final packaging of the product.

FreeWeigh9001 / FreeWeigh.Net provide statistical methods for analyzing and controlling the variation of a process. This is the quintessence of a quality production process. Implementing SQC in industrial or laboratory processes involves collecting data or samples from the process, analyzing them using standard statistical methods, and controlling them by closing the process feedback loop.

Freeweigh.net is fully CFR 21 part 11 compliant to fulfil the needs of applications in the pharmaceutical market.

Procordia Food AB, one of Scandinavia's leading food producers, relies on x-ray inspection systems to ensure the highest quality and safety of its baby food. Inspecting the product in its final packaging, dense glass, stone or metal contaminants are eliminated. With product safety ensured by SAFELINE x-ray inspection systems, continual brand protection is provided.

In Southeast Asia, Fraser & Neave is recognised as a leading producer of beverage and dairy products. Being a household name means maintaining product quality and conducting continuous R&D for product development.