The Role of Inline Brix Refractometer in Food Additive Production!

1. Raw material quality control:

1). Purity detection:
In the production of food additives, the purity of raw materials has a huge impact on the quality of the final product. For example, in the production of thickeners such as carrageenan and xanthan gum, if the raw materials contain too many impurities, it will affect the performance and safety of the product. Inline brix refractometer can quickly determine the purity of the raw materials by measuring the refractive index of the raw material solution. Because the refractive index of pure raw materials and raw materials containing impurities will be significantly different, it can help companies screen out raw materials that meet quality requirements and avoid unstable quality of subsequent products due to raw material problems.
2). Moisture content monitoring:
Many food additives have strict requirements on moisture content in raw materials. Inline brix refractometer can monitor the moisture content in raw materials in real time to ensure that the moisture content of raw materials is within the appropriate range. For example, if the moisture content of raw materials for the production of some food antioxidants is too high, it may affect the activity and stability of the antioxidants. Through real-time monitoring by inline brix refractometer, companies can adjust the dryness of raw materials in time to ensure smooth production.

2. Production process control:

1). Reaction progress monitoring:
In the production process of food additives, various chemical reactions are often involved. The concentration change of the solution during the reaction is an important indicator of the reaction process. Inline brix refractometer can monitor the concentration of the reaction solution in real time to help companies accurately grasp the progress of the reaction. For example, in the process of producing acidulant citric acid, by monitoring the concentration change of citric acid in the reaction solution, it can be determined whether the reaction has been completed, so as to stop the reaction in time and avoid excessive reaction leading to product quality degradation.
2). Concentration and dilution link control:
In the production of food additives, it is often necessary to concentrate or dilute the solution. Inline brix refractometer can monitor the concentration of the solution in real time and provide an accurate basis for concentration or dilution operations. For example, when producing flavors and fragrances, the raw materials need to be concentrated to increase the concentration of the aroma. Through the monitoring of inline brix refractometer, it can be ensured that the concentrated flavors and fragrances reach the required concentration standard, ensuring the aroma intensity and stability of the product.
3). Mixing uniformity detection:
Some food additives are mixed with multiple ingredients, and the uniformity of mixing directly affects the quality of the product. Inline brix refractometer can determine whether the mixing is uniform by measuring the concentration of the solution at different positions. If the concentration difference is large, it means that the mixing is not uniform. The company can adjust the parameters or operation methods of the mixing equipment in time to improve the uniformity of the mixing.

3. Product quality inspection:

1). Finished product concentration inspection:
The concentration of food additives is one of the important indicators of their quality. Inline brix refractometer can quickly and accurately measure the concentration of finished products to ensure that the products meet quality standards. For example, when producing the sweetener aspartame, its concentration needs to be strictly controlled to ensure the sweetness and safety of the product. Through the detection of inline brix refractometer, products with concentrations that do not meet the standards can be found in time to prevent unqualified products from entering the market.
2). Batch consistency control:
For food additive manufacturers, it is very important to ensure the consistency of product batches. Inline brix refractometer can monitor the concentration of each batch of products to help companies grasp the quality fluctuations of products. Through the analysis and comparison of data, problems in the production process can be discovered in time, and corresponding measures can be taken to improve and improve the consistency of product batches.

4. Process optimization and energy saving and emission reduction:

1). Process parameter optimization:
Through the inline brix refractometer to monitor the concentration of each link in the production process, enterprises can collect a large amount of data. These data can be used to analyze the rationality of the production process, find out the key factors affecting product quality and production efficiency, and thus optimize the production process parameters. For example, according to the data monitored by the inline brix refractometer, adjust the reaction time, temperature, raw material ratio and other parameters to improve production efficiency and product quality.
2). Energy saving and emission reduction:
In the production of food additives, it is one of the important tasks of enterprises to reasonably control energy consumption and wastewater discharge in the production process. Inline brix refractometer can help enterprises achieve precise control and avoid energy waste and increased wastewater discharge caused by operations such as over-reaction and over-concentration. By optimizing the production process, enterprises can reduce production costs while reducing the impact on the environment.