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WATER ACTIVITY
2. WATER IN FOOD
All foods contain at least some water
Free water
Held inside cells
Maintains properties of free water
May be removed by pressure
Bound water
Is part of molecule structure
Reduced mobility
Does not retain properties of free water
3. WATER ACTIVITY
water activity is the amount of free or available
water in a product as opposed to bound water.
water activity is the measure of the energy status
of the water in a system.
Ratio of the vapor pressure of water in a food at a
specified temperature to the vapor pressure of
pure water at same temperature.
4. WHY WATER ACTIVITY IS IMPORTANT
Water activity (aw) is one of the most critical factors
in determining quality and safety of foods. Water
activity affects the shelf life, safety, texture, flavour,
and smell of foods.
While temperature, pH and several other factors can
influence if and how fast organisms will grow in a
product, water activity may be the most important
factor in controlling spoilage.
Most bacteria, for example, do not grow at water
activities below 0.91, and most molds cease to grow
at water activities below 0.80.
5. Contd..
By measuring water activity, it is possible to predict
which microorganisms will and will not be potential
sources of spoilage.
Water activity--not water content--determines the
lower limit of available water for microbial growth.
In addition to influencing microbial spoilage, water
activity can play a significant role in determining the
activity of enzymes and vitamins in foods and can
have a major impact their color, taste, and aroma.
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7. WATER ACTIVITY MEASUREMENT
Resistive Electrolytic Hygrometers
Capacitance Hygrometers
Dew Point Hygrometers
8. Resistive electrolytic hygrometers
Consist of potentiometer, sample holder, and sensor
with immobilized electrolyte (e.g., lithium chloride);
Changes in ERH are reflected in changes in
conductance of current through sensor (Beckman,
Rotronic);
Typically slow and requires routine calibration with
standards
9.
10. Capacitance hygrometers
Capacitance hygrometers consist of two charged
plates separated by a polymer membrane
dielectric. As the membrane adsorbs water, its
ability to hold a charge increases and the
capacitance is measured.
This value is roughly proportional to the water
activity as determined by a sensor-
specific calibration.
Capacitance hygrometers are not affected by
most volatile chemicals. They do not require
cleaning, but are less accurate than dew point
hygrometers (+/- 0.015 aw).
11. Dew point hygrometers
Use a cooled mirror as condensing surface; mirror
is cooled
Condensation occurs
Temperature = dew point;
ERH is derived from psychrometric chart
(automatically)
Very fast and accurate
Calibration is not needed
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13. FACTORS EFFECTING
Drying: Water activity is decreased by physically
removing water (Ex: beef jerky).
Solutes: Water activity is decreased by adding
solutes such as salt or sugar (Ex: jams, cured meats).
Freezing: Water activity is decreased by
freezing (Ex: water is removed in the form of ice).
Combination: One or more of the above can be
combined for a greater influence on water activity
(Ex: salting and drying fish).
14. Moisture Content
Water content or moisture content is the
quantity of water contained in a material.
Water activity is related to water content in a non-
linear relationship known as a moisture sorption
isotherm curve.
These isotherms are substance and temperature-
specific. Isotherms can be used to help predict
product stability over time in different storage
conditions.
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16. MICROBIAL GROWTH
Microorganisms Aw value
Gram negative bacteria 0.91
Gram positive bacteria 0.86
Yeast 0.88
Production of mycotoxins 0.80
Molds 0.70
Osmophillic yeast 0.62
Xerophillic Molds 0.61
Absolute limit for all growth 0.60
No microbial proliferation 0.50