Inline Brix measurement of ready-to-drink coffee l Inventech

It is said that Japan is the largest consumer of ready-to-drink coffee, but the aspect that foreigners find most surprising is the high quality of the taste.There is an abundance of varieties and they also maintain that high-quality taste with a taste that is on par with freshly brewed coffee.Japanese ready-to-drink coffee makers are constantly searching for that delicious taste, and to maintain that same taste, in-line refractometers are used at many stages of the process.

Currently, a variety of means are being used to strengthen the brand image of canned coffee and increase recognition, such as creating and instilling the fact that canned coffee is of high-end, elite quality. In addition to the use of in-line refractometers in the production of instant coffee, they are also used for coffee milk powder and tea.In-line refractometers used in different stages for unique coffee taste.

Inline Brixmeters or refractometers are used, among other things, during:

Extraction > After the coffee has been ground, a concentration measurement is made prior to mixing.

Mixing > The in-line Brix meter includes a mixing ratio feedback system. It measures the mixing ratio in real time and responds by changing the flow volume adjustment.

Bottling > Before bottling, a final check of the product is made to ensure that it is within specifications. Controlling the switch between different fluids can also help reduce fluid loss.

A Brix measurement can be used for more purposes in the production process of ready-to-use coffee, such as:

Fluid switch check

When switching to a new liquid on the production line, it can be checked whether the concentration has changed or not.

Cleaning solution concentration control

Used to monitor the proper concentration level of the caustic soda or peracetic acid used to disinfect the piping system.

Learn more about in-line Brix meters in the coffee and tea industry.

For more information about in-line Brix meters in the production process of canned or ready-to-drink coffee, tea drinks and coffee milk, please contact our specialists.

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Inline Brix measurement of ready-to-drink coffee l Inventech

Inventech is the expert when it comes to Brix measurements, also in ready-to-drink-coffee.