The “Quality Guardian” Of Ketchup Production – Inline Refractometer

Ketchup, this delicious red sauce, can instantly improve the deliciousness of food, whether it is paired with pizza, hamburgers or pasta.
However, do you know? There are many “little secrets” behind the production of a bottle of high-quality ketchup. In the production process of ketchup, the control of raw materials, the stability of production and the accuracy of quality inspection are the key links to ensure product quality. As an efficient and accurate testing tool, the inline refractometer can provide strong support for the production and quality inspection of ketchup.

Principles and advantages of inline refractometer:
Based on the principle of light refraction, the concentration of the solution is calculated by measuring the refractive index.
•High precision: It can quickly and accurately measure the concentration of the solution with a very small error range.
•Instantaneity: The measurement speed is fast and the detection can be completed in a few seconds, which is suitable for online real-time monitoring.
•Non-destructive detection: No need to pre-treat the sample, direct measurement, retaining the integrity of the sample.
•Versatility: It can not only measure sugar concentration, but also detect temperature, soluble solids and other indicators.

Application of inline refractometer in ketchup production:
-Raw material detection
The quality of tomatoes directly affects the taste and nutritional content of ketchup. Inline refractometer can be used to detect the soluble solids content (such as sugar, acidity, etc.) of tomato juice, so as to quickly evaluate the maturity and quality of tomatoes. Through precise measurement, high-quality tomatoes that meet production standards can be screened out to ensure the consistency and stability of raw materials.
-Effect:
•Quickly screen high-quality raw materials and reduce the defective rate caused by raw material quality problems.
•Optimize raw material procurement costs and improve production efficiency.

Production process monitoring:
In the production process of ketchup, inline refractometers can be used to monitor the concentration of added ingredients such as sugars and salts in real time. The inline refractometer installed on the production line can provide real-time feedback on concentration data to ensure the stability of the production process and the consistency of product quality. Once the concentration deviates from the set value, the system can immediately issue an alarm and make adjustments.
Effect:

•Real-time monitoring of the production process to ensure the accuracy of concentration control.

•Reduce manual operation errors and improve production efficiency and product quality.

Quality Inspection
In the quality inspection process, the inline refractometer can be used to measure key indicators such as soluble solids content, sugar content, acidity, etc. in ketchup. It can also detect product stability and determine whether the product has stratification or precipitation by the change in refractive index. This high-precision detection method can ensure that every bottle of ketchup meets the quality standards.
Effects:
• Improve detection efficiency, reduce detection time and labor costs.
• Ensure the stability and consistency of product quality and enhance market competitiveness.

The inline refractometer has the following unique capabilities:
• High precision and immediacy: It can provide high-precision test results in a short time, suitable for online real-time monitoring.
• Versatility: It can not only measure sugar and acidity, but also detect product stability, with one machine for multiple uses.
• Non-destructive testing: No need to pre-treat the sample, direct measurement, retaining the integrity of the sample and reducing waste.
• Easy to operate: Easy to use, no complex training required, suitable for large-scale production environments.

The application of inline refractometer in tomato paste production, from raw material testing, production process monitoring to quality testing, has demonstrated its excellent performance and efficiency. It not only improves production efficiency and reduces production costs, but also ensures the stability and consistency of product quality. For tomato paste manufacturers, inline refractometer is a powerful tool to improve production management level and product quality.