Cacao Moisture Analyzers for Quality Control

A moisture analyzer measures water vapor content in materials to ensure quality control and process consistency. The MAC155 uses patented solid-state sensor technology to automatically calculate and display moisture levels in cacao products, providing instantaneous readings with NIST-traceable accuracy. This eliminates guesswork in production, ensuring chocolate and cacao products meet industry standards and regulatory compliance requirements.

Acceptable moisture readings vary by cacao processing stage and product requirements. The MAC155 offers multiple measurement ranges (3% to 15%, 6% to 30%, 9% to 45%, and 12% to 60%) to accommodate different quality control standards throughout the cacao processing chain, from raw bean storage to chocolate production, with NIST-traceable accuracy for compliance verification.

The MAC155 delivers instantaneous readings with 60 seconds or less response time to reach 90% of final value. This rapid measurement capability allows food processing facilities to maintain continuous quality control without slowing down production lines, making it ideal for high-volume cacao and chocolate manufacturing operations.

Yes, the MAC155 features NEMA 4X waterproof construction that allows safe operation in humid food processing facilities with easy cleanup. This industrial-grade design protects the analyzer from moisture, dust, and washdown procedures common in food manufacturing environments while maintaining consistent measurement accuracy.

The patented solid-state design requires minimal maintenance with no wet bulb, mirrors, optics, or compressed air components. This eliminates the ongoing costs and downtime associated with traditional moisture measurement systems, reducing operational expenses while ensuring consistent performance in demanding food processing environments.

The MAC155 includes a built-in calibration system that allows daily 2-point in-situ calibration, ensuring consistent accuracy throughout production cycles. Combined with NIST-traceable calibration standards and ±1% of % MBV full scale accuracy, this capability provides reliable quality control measurements that meet regulatory compliance requirements for food processing.

The MAC155 offers four measurement ranges to cover various cacao processing stages: 3% to 15%, 6% to 30%, 9% to 45%, and 12% to 60% water vapor by volume. This flexibility allows the same analyzer to be used throughout the entire production chain, from incoming raw cacao bean inspection through final chocolate product quality verification.