Preztel Dough
Consistency, Quality & Efficiency
With the precise combination of flour, water, and fat, pastry-making techniques must remain consistent to achieve high-quality end results. Near-infrared (NIR) technologies offer bakers the ability to analyze the moisture and fat content of ingredients, dough samples, and final products in the quality assurance lab or at-line. Trusted calibrations are available to assist bakers in measuring key parameters that can influence product quality.
The consistency of dough is influenced by the water content and the flour’s capacity to absorb it. This consistency evolves during mixing, indicating the development of the gluten structure. At a specific hydration level, dough consistency reflects its texture, which is determined by protein quantity and quality, starch damage level, and pentosans. Mixing consistency can be assessed during or after mixing, and it is feasible to individually measure the components affecting consistency: proteins, damaged starch, and pentosans.
Optimize Quality Control
MoistTech’s IR3000 unique features include the ability to monitor the process even with small gaps in product flow without impacting accuracy. The sensor calibrations, measurement wavelengths, algorithms and sensor optical requirements are pre-set at the factory.
Installing a moisture measurement and control system prevents bad product due to undesirable moisture levels. Fine tuning the setup and process of the manufacturing line allows for instant improvements both in the product and in the efficiency in which it is produced.
non-contact
Our equipment never comes into contact with the product, allowing for less waste
zero drift
Our sensors are guaranteed not to drift over time – which saves time and money
closed loop
Create a closed-loop process by tying a moisture sensor into your PLC. Full control over the line!
no recalibrations
We’ve mastered the art of moisture sensors – your unit will never need to be recalibrated for the same product twice!
What Benefits Do I Get?
MoistTech offers multiple sensor options to suit your specific needs including the standard IR-3000 series and food-grade series that is nickel plated to specifically allow for food environments where frequent wash downs occur and can protect from corrosion and abrasion.
- Improved Product Quality
- Lower Waste & Energy Costs
- Process Optimization
- Increased Plant Efficiency
- Dryer Control
- Reduced Downtime
Assess
Locate the point in the production process in which measuring moisture will be the most crucial and beneficial. Identify how you will use the moisture measurement data for improvements and if it will tie into your PLC.
Remember this could involve more than one installation point!
Contact
We offer service and support throughout the world for our moisture measurement sensors and would be happy to connect you with a rep in your area. Contact us today for more information!
Understand the Process
Using the IR-3000, you’ll save money throughout the entire production process, while making the best quality product at the same time. With MoistTech, you don’t need to compromise.