Millions of people start their day with a delicious hot cup of coffee. Some brew their fresh coffee, some purchase it ready-made at local convenience stores or shops, while others rely on their favorite brand of instant coffee for a quick and easy caffeine fix.
Instant coffee, a beverage loved by millions, constitutes approximately one-third of all coffee consumed globally. It's not just a favorite in countries like Great Britain and Japan, but also finds its place in the United States, albeit in a smaller proportion. Unlike fresh ground bean coffee, instant coffee undergoes brewing at the factory before packaging. Manufacturers cook the raw beans to perfection, grind them, and brew them according to very specific taste standards. They then freeze-dry the perfect brew and grind it into tiny morsels ready to release their flavor when mixed with hot water.
Manufacturers are utmostly concerned about the consistency and quality of each brewed batch of instant coffee. If the end product fails to consistently meet customers' taste standards, the brand risks losing customers to competitors who offer a better and more reliable brew. Inline refractometers play a crucial role in quality control during the brewing process.
In the intricate process of instant coffee production, process refractometers take center stage. They diligently monitor concentrations during evaporation procedures of large batches of brewed coffee. The refractometers measure the amount of total dissolved solids (TDS), which represents the quantity of soluble flavor compounds extracted from the coffee beans during brewing. Coffee grounds consist of approximately 70% non-soluble material and 30% soluble compounds responsible for the coffee's taste. To ensure a delicious cup of instant coffee every time for the customer, manufacturers must maintain tight TDS tolerances in each brewed batch. Significant variations in TDS measurements across batches lead to inconsistencies in the end product, resulting in customer dissatisfaction and ultimately loss of sales.
So, the next time you savor a steaming cup of instant coffee, thank the humble refractometer for maintaining that deliciously consistent taste you love!
Electron Machine Corporation specializes in manufacturing inline process refractometers for large-scale food and beverage production applications, ensuring consistent quality in your favorite instant beverages.
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