Flour and dough analyzer for quality control

Ensure precise flour and dough quality analysis with dependable standards compliance, streamlining your testing process while offering real-time insights into water absorption, dough stability, and more, making it an essential tool for achieving consistent end-product performance.

Measures Flour Absorption and Dough Rheology

The Brabender FarinoGraph from Anton Paar is designed to precisely measure the water absorption and rheological properties of flour and dough. Employing a robust measurement system, it seamlessly integrates into laboratory and processing environments, ideal for food industry professionals, including flour mills and bakeries. This equipment supports applications such as analyzing all-purpose wheat flour, gluten-free dough, and plant-based meat alternatives. It operates with high-speed continuous automation, enhancing productivity and reducing processing time. With compliance to key international standards (ICC, AACCI, ISO), the FarinoGraph ensures consistent quality control across production lines. Its MetaBridge software provides real-time data access and facilitates seamless integration with existing systems. The analyzer’s modular design allows for easy customization of mixer attachments and involves minimal maintenance, ensuring long-term reliability and performance.

Benefits

  • Enhances product consistency and quality by ensuring precise flour and dough analysis.
  • Facilitates compliance with key international standards, streamlining quality assurance processes.
  • Increases operational efficiency with automation that reduces manual intervention.
  • Provides versatile application capabilities, supporting both traditional and gluten-free products.
  • Enables seamless data integration and easy access for informed decision-making and collaboration.

General


Applications
Dough,Grain,Plant-based food,Malt,Flour,Starch,Sponge masses,Bakery products,Gluten-free dough
End products
Gluten-free baking flour,All-purpose wheat flour,Pasta dough,Malted flour blends,Sourdough bread,Cake sponge layers,Plant-based meat alternatives,Cake flour,Malt extract,Bread dough
Steps before
Milling,Grain Selection,Sample Preparation
Steps after
Data Analysis,Quality Assessment,Comparison with Standards
Input ingredients
flour,water,gluten-free flour,dough
Output ingredients
water absorption data,dough rheological properties,farinogram,dough stability,dough consistency,FarinoGraph Quality Number
Market info
Brabender is renowned for producing high-quality, engineered-to-order lab equipment for material testing, particularly in food and plastics industries, specializing in precision instruments for measuring, preparation, and processing.

Technical Specifications


Speed
0 min-1 to 200 min-1
Torque
28 Nm
Main connections
230 V (184…264 V) +N+PE / 50/60 Hz (45…66 Hz) / 4.3 A
1 kW
Main connections
115 V (88…126 V) +PE / 50/60 Hz (45…66 Hz) / 8.7 A
1 kW
Dimensions
430 mm x 630 mm x 740 mm
Weight without measuring mixer
56 kg
Weight with measuring mixer S 300
74 kg
Interfaces
4x USB,1x HDMI,2x LAN

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
Intuitive MetaBridge software
Changeover time
Seamless with multiple mixer attachments
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch operation (with flexibility for sample size and type)
Cleaning method
Automated water dosing,easy maintenance
Energy efficiency
Optimized with precision automation
3-phase-process simulation
Farinograph,Extensograph,Amylograph-E
Data accessibility
Remote access via any device

Material Compatibility


Flour type compatibility
All flours including gluten-free
Dough type compatibility
All doughs including gluten-free
Rheological properties
Water absorption,dough stability
Cleanability
Easy to clean
Biological compatibility
Food-safe materials
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Yes

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
430 mm x 630 mm x 740 mm
Weight without measuring mixer
56 kg
Weight with measuring mixer S 300
74 kg
Control panel type
MetaBridge software

Custom Options


Software Integration
MetaBridge software
Device Connectivity
Connect multiple instruments
Data Access
Access from any device
Data Sharing
Share with LIMS/ERP systems
Mixer Attachments
Seven attachments
Water Dosing Automation
AquaInject module
Evaluation Add-ons
EvaluationEditor,Curve predictions