Food Moisture Measurement
As Europe's leading processor of pumpkin seeds, it develops and produces high-quality food together with its subsidiary Estyria Naturprodukte GmbH.
In the preparation of the food there are two FSA Moisture measuring devices from the company Schaller Messtechnik in use.
We met Franz Wagner, head of department at Alwera AG field production, for an interview:
Franz Wagner
Alwera AG
The moisture measuring devices from Schaller Messtechnik are in use in your plant in St. Ruprecht/Raab. What is the main area of application?
Food that comes into our incoming goods department is checked - an important parameter is the water content. If the goods are too damp, we cannot store them. With the FSA moisture meter, this check is carried out very quickly and precisely - in other words, perfect quality control.
On the other hand, we control the drying process of food and seeds. The seed harvest from our contract farmers is mainly dried in our factory. We also check the result with the fully automatic moisture meter. This is particularly characterized by the fast measurement!
Why is it so important to measure the moisture content of food?
Damp goods cannot be stored as mold would form. The incoming goods inspection is therefore indispensable. If the value does not match, we carry out a post-drying ourselves. In the case of very small-seeded foods, we return the goods to the supplier because we have no drying facilities for them.
In general, it is also important to ensure that the food does not become too dry in the drying system. Overdried beans and kernels break, seeds lose their ability to germinate.
What food do you check with the FSA Whole Grain Moisture Meter?
The bulk of the processed goods are pumpkin seeds, followed by corn and runner beans. However, the demand for a wide variety of foods - also from regional cultivation - is increasing sharply, which is why we now also process many other legumes. About 80% is grown in Austria, the rest is bought internationally.
The variety of cultures is impressive. That FSA Moisture meter is very well suited for this, as individual characteristic curves can be created. How satisfied are you with the existing characteristics in your devices?
The special characteristics are particularly important to us! We can check all goods quickly and accurately with a measuring device. For example, we have pre-programmed amaranth, quinoa, couscous, chia seeds, chickpeas and poppy seeds as characteristics. As soon as we add another food to our portfolio, Schaller Messtechnik effortlessly creates a new characteristic curve.
Will there be a need for a special characteristic again soon?
Yes, we want to include the bush bean in our range. There are over eight different strains and it will be an exciting challenge to figure out how many characteristics we need for that. We are happy to have a competent partner in Schaller Messtechnik – with many years of experience and the greatest expertise.
How valuable do you rate prompt, professional support from Schaller Messtechnik?
We really enjoy the sustained support and professional service. We receive the information in good time that the device should be serviced, calibrated and verified. This maintenance is quick and uncomplicated.
Last harvest season we had a case where a no-name moisture meter went inoperative. Schaller Messtechnik was able to immediately provide a loaner device. That was extremely helpful for us. During the harvest season, the device runs around the clock. We finally bought the professional device!
The special characteristics are particularly important to us! We can check all goods quickly and accurately with a measuring device.
Alwera group
MEASUREMENT DEVICES
CONTACT
Schaller Messtechnik GmbH
Max-Schaller-Strasse 99
8181 Ruprecht St./Raab
Austria
Phone 0043 3178 / 28899
E-mail: office@schaller-gmbh.at
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