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Microwave Resonator Moisture Measurement Solution for Producing Pasta

Source: Press release Ahlam Rais |

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Berthold’s LB 571 microwave resonator can precisely and reliably detect the water content for pasta production. This solution helps to ensure accurate process monitoring which optimizes product quality.

Berthold's LB 571 microwave resonator can precisely and reliably detect the water content both at the outlet of the buffer silo and in the finished dough.
Berthold's LB 571 microwave resonator can precisely and reliably detect the water content both at the outlet of the buffer silo and in the finished dough.
(Source: Berthold)

During the production of pasta, the moisture measurement is decisive for the quality and handling of the product. A pasta production plant usually consists of a raw material silo, buffer silo, dough mixer, shaping units for the pasta, pre-drying, final drying, intermediate storage silo and packaging station. Since raw materials remain the same, both fresh and dry pasta can be produced, depending on the region with a minimal change in the process.

Depending on the recipe, water, flour and/or eggs are mixed in a buffer silo and then kneaded in a dough mixer to the required consistency. To determine the exact amount of water needed for the dough, it is necessary to determine the initial moisture of the flour in the buffer silo. Similarly, the final moisture content of the finished dough plays a major role for optimal processing. The LB 571 microwave resonator can precisely and reliably detect the water content both at the outlet of the buffer silo and in the finished dough. This increases the quality of the pasta and achieves an optimal use of raw materials, states the company. The solution is already successfully in use at Nestlé India.

According to the firm, these are the advantages of Berthold's moisture measurement on pasta:

  • Determination of moisture on the buffer silo and finished dough
  • Automation of the dough production process
  • Increase in productivity
  • Avoidance of raw material waste
  • Quick return on investment

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