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8.
November
2016.
Free laminated Water Activity Chart

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PR 38031
8th November 2016

Free laminated Water Activity Chart

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Labcell's Water Activity Chart and the AquaLab 4TE DUO 

Labcell is offering a free laminated Water Activity Chart that can be displayed on the walls of quality assurance (QA) laboratories and production areas where water activity is measured as an in-process or end-of-line quality control check. Alternatively, as the chart is A4 sized, it can be filed as a reference document.

Water activity can have a critical influence on food safety, as well as shelf life, odour, colour, flavour and texture, so this characteristic is of major interest to companies in the food industry. Measurements of water activity (also referred to as Equilibrated Relative Humidity or ERH) are commonly used as part of a goods inwards inspection protocol for ingredients, for in-process quality control checks, and end-of-line testing before batches of products are released for sale. Water activity is also invaluable in the research and development of both food products and packaging. All sizes of company rely on water activity analysis today, from multinationals to artisan producers.

Labcell's illustrated chart shows which microorganisms are inhibited from growth when water activity (aw) is maintained below a particular threshold and gives examples of foods with an aw falling within various ranges. For a given food product, therefore, users can see what the target water activity is, and what microorganisms might pose a threat if the water activity exceeds the stated limit.

Labcell has a wealth of knowledge and experience relating to water activity. The company can also demonstrate a variety of instruments for analysing water activity and, if customers subsequently purchase an instrument, Labcell provides full technical support and a calibration service. At the bottom of the laminated chart there are contact details and a QR code so users of smartphones or tablets can immediately access Labcell's contact details and website.

To request a copy of the laminated Water Activity Chart, telephone Labcell on +44 (0)1420 568150, email mail@labcell.com, or look at the website www.labcell.com.


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