Decagon Devices - world leader in water activity and manufacturer of the "AquaLab" range of water activity meters, will be conducting seminars in Australia during the week of April 19. 

Is water in food important to you?

Do you produce shelf stable products?

Graintec Scientific are pleased to present the 2010 “Water Activity” Seminar series

Speaker
Brady Carter
 Research Scientist at Decagon Devices Inc USA
 Research Professor at Washington State University (2000 – 2004)
 Masters in Cereal Chemistry (1999)

Dates and Venues
GOLD COAST:
Wednesday April 21
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Surfers Paradise
2807 Gold Coast Hwy
Ph (07) 5592 9900

MELBOURNE:
Friday April 23
Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport
10-14 Centre Rd, Melbourne Airport (only 400 meters from the domestic terminal)
Ph (03) 9933 5111

Times
Doors open from 8.00am
Start = 8.30am
Finish = 4.30pm

Pricing
SPECIAL – Early bird Discount up until March 12 = $310+GST
Registrations after March 12 for 1 day water activity seminar = $360 + GST
Groups of 3 or more get additional 10% discount
AIFST members receive an additional 10% discount

Contact
To book your seat, please contact us as follows;

Lucas – 07 4638 7677 or email lucas@graintec.com.au
Craig – 0411 654 254 or email craig@graintec.com.au

Content

MORNING SESSION

Guess Water Activity

Complete Moisture Analysis Definitions and Measurement

• Water activity defined
• Water activity measurement
• Moisture content defined
• Moisture content measurement
• Water activity vs. Moisture content
• Moisture sorption isotherms defined
• Moisture sorption isotherms measurement

AFTERNOON SESSION

Hands-On Exercise

• Water activity testing of guess water activity products
• Instrument verification, cleaning, and operation
• Sample preparation

Complete Moisture Analysis Applications

• Microbial Growth
• Chemical Stability
• Determining Shelf Life
• Controlling Water Activity
• Modeling Temperature Abuse
• Product Formulation
• Physical Properties

Conclusion