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Posted 29 April 2020 - 05:53 PM

how deterninations moisture in cacao? pliase, send me short metodics.. 



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Posted 29 April 2020 - 07:09 PM

You can send a sample to a 3rd party lab for a moisture analysis. If you will be testing moisture content often it might be worth investing in a moisture analyzer. You can get a good moisture analyzer for a few thousand $USD. 



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Posted 30 April 2020 - 05:11 AM

we have analyzer, but not found methodics. can you tell me short how many needs temerature, mass sample and time?

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Posted 30 April 2020 - 02:33 PM

Our moisture analyzer came with a booklet with a list of different materials and outlines the sample size, drying temp, and drying time needed for each. Luckily Cocoa powder is on the list: 

 

Cocoa Powder:  Sample size: 2-3 grams, Drying Temperature (Celsius): 106 C, Strobe Time (Seconds): 20 Sec. , Average Water Content: 0.1, Standard Deviation: 0.1, Drying Time (Minutes): 2

 

In my experience these are more so guidelines. I would test this method, and then retest again with the same sample to ensure all the moisture has been removed from the product.

 

Hope this helps.



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Posted 01 May 2020 - 06:02 AM

thanks for advice 



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Posted 01 May 2020 - 10:27 AM

how deterninations moisture in cacao? pliase, send me short metodics.. 

 

The reference method is usually by placing in an oven., either hot air or vacuum depending on product sensitivity.


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