Particle analyser - practical applications

Amongst the specific uses to which we are putting our new particle shape and size analyser are in the analysis of products as diverse as wholemeal flour and cream. Helen Metcalfe, who has been developing these applications, explains:
"Analysis of the particle size distributions in white and wholemeal flour shows us that the equipment is very capable of picking up the differences between the two and could be used to look at differences between the amounts of bran in different flours.We have also looked at the silhouette images of wholemeal flour particles greater than 2mm in size; these are useful as we can see in more detail the bran within the sample.
Analysis of cream samples has significant potential, as fat globule size has a major influence on the functional properties of the cream and hence the way it can be processed. We can also investigate the effect of different processing regimes on globule size distribution."
The range of potential applications of the equipment to powders, mixtures and emulsions is very wide - from quality control and ingredient specifications to product development - so contact us to see how it can help you.

Contact: Helen Metcalfe
+44(0)1386 842480
helen.metcalfe@campdenbri.co.uk