Fermentation, the chemical process that uses yeast to convert sugars to ethanol, is at the heart of the wine production process and requires accurate CO₂ measurement to ensure quality wines. Temperatures and conditions in wineries are very carefully controlled to ensure that fermentation does not occur too fast, distorting the flavour and alcohol content of the …
When the World Food Conference of 1974 first defined food security it meant that basic food products should be available, at a stable price, for all people of the world. The concept of food security evolved over time as we began to learn more about the environmental impact of food production. The WFC expanded their meaning …
Frozen food storage helps prevent food spoilage and retains your foods nutritious value. For dried and frozen food storage, real-time gas monitoring and logging can help prevent unnecessary wastage while keeping produce in its optimal conditions. To achieve this requires gas detectors capable of constant, online analysis and with rapid response times and good accuracy. In …
Carbon dioxide measurement is achieved using a nondispersive infrared (NDIR) sensor and is essential across a number of different industries. Despite the fact that carbon dioxide is difficult to detect, Edinburgh Sensors’ range of CO₂ detectors allows for reliable carbon dioxide measurement via the strong absorption of non-dispersive infrared technology. This article takes a look at …
What is Total Organic Carbon (TOC) Analysis? Total Organic Carbon (TOC) is the amount of carbon that is found in an organic compound. It has become an important indication of approximate levels of organic contamination and can therefore be used as a suggestion of water quality. In many cases, a Total Organic Carbon analyser is used …
Nothing says summer like biting into a juicy, perfectly ripe strawberry. A bright red package, with a soft, sweet aroma and a firm texture are all the signatures that the fruit is ripe and ready to be eaten. However, with just a day or two more, a fruit that may have been a delightful treat can …
