Standard starch viscometer for gelatinization analysis

Ensure precise gelatinization property measurement with real-time temperature monitoring and robust data sharing capabilities, eliminating discrepancies commonly faced with traditional viscometers.

Measures Starch Gelatinization and Viscosity

The Brabender Viscograph-E from Anton Paar is a robust starch viscometer designed for precise measurement of starch gelatinization properties. Its unique working principle involves direct sample temperature monitoring, ensuring accurate viscosity readings critical for food industry applications like corn and potato starch analysis. With a 450 mL starch capacity, it accommodates dense samples, helping you assess products like flour, yogurt, and chocolate. Its stainless steel construction ensures durability in batch or continuous operations, reducing the need for disposables. The Viscograph-E integrates seamlessly into R&D and processing environments with its MetaBridge software, enabling remote monitoring and multi-device connectivity. Certified to ICC and AACCI standards, it provides reliable compliance checks, supporting continuous product quality improvements in food and starch manufacturing.

Benefits

  • Enhances product quality with precise real-time viscosity and temperature measurements.
  • Minimizes operational costs by eliminating disposables through durable stainless steel components.
  • Facilitates seamless data integration and collaboration via MetaBridge remote access.
  • Ensures industry compliance with ICC and AACCI standards for starch testing.
  • Increases measurement accuracy and reduces sample errors with optimized sample size and homogeneity.

General


Applications
Sugar,Grain,Flour,Starch,Chocolate,Dairy products
End products
Molasses,Powdered milk,Milk chocolate,All-purpose flour,Wheat starch,Cornstarch,Granulated sugar,Sweetened cocoa powder,Bread flour,Rice flour,Potato starch,Dark chocolate,Confectioners' sugar,Yogurt,Breakfast cereals,Low-fat milk,Malted milk balls
Steps before
Weighing,Mixing
Steps after
Quality Monitoring,Data Analysis
Input ingredients
starch,flour
Output ingredients
gelatinization properties,viscosity data,temperature profile
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


Mains connection
230 V
50/60 Hz + N + PE
2.8 A / 115V
50/60 Hz + PE
5.6 A
Heating rate
Standard
Adjustable
0.1 °C/min to 3.0 °C/min
Special applications
Up to 4.0 °C
Sample volume
450 mL (starch) / 50 mL (flour)
Speed
0 min-1 to 300 min-1
Dimensions (W x H x D)
560 mm x 890 mm x 430 mm
Weight
Approx

Operating Characteristics


Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch
Automation level
MetaBridge software integration
Real-time temperature monitoring
Direct contact with sample
Sample size for measurement
40 g starch sample
Cleaning method
No disposables required

Material Compatibility


Abrasion resistance
High
Cleanability
Stainless steel construction
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Resistant
Density/particle size
450 mL starch / 50 mL flour

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
560 mm x 890 mm x 430 mm
Weight
Approx
Material of construction
Stainless steel
Sample volume (approx.)
450 mL (starch) / 50 mL (flour)
Design durability
Wear-resistant stirrer and beaker

Custom Options


Integration with third-party systems
LIMS,MetaBridge connectivity
Remote access
Available via MetaBridge
Multi-instrument connectivity
MetaBridge software
Temperature adjustment
Standard
Sample size customization
40 g starch sample size