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The pH level of food products can affect a number of characteristics While some of these relate to consumer preference, others have a direct impact on production quality and safety. We’ve explored how pH affects 5 key areas; appearance, texture, taste, safety and production. Appearance Before food touches our lips we judge it by appearance. The… Continue reading The importance of pH in food products

Using a concentrate and diluting at the point of use is a great way to save on storage space and transport costs, and also allows you to vary the concentration at each use, making up to exactly the concentration you need. This can be a quick task when you know how, but it’s important to… Continue reading How to dilute solutions accurately and safely

Changes in pH are found throughout the natural and industrial world – and getting pH levels right is important in a wide range of areas. Below we’ve looked at just some of the applications where pH is vital. Biological and Environmental Blood – the pH of blood in your body must be maintained between 7.35… Continue reading Why is pH important?

Everybody who uses a pH meter will also have pH buffers to calibrate it with. These liquids are vital in making sure your pH meter measurements stay accurate – but what are pH buffers, where else are they used, and how to they work? What is a pH buffer? A pH buffer is a chemical… Continue reading How do pH buffers work?

Using a pH electrode which is right for your type of samples will make sure your results are accurate and your electrode lasts the longest time possible. With so many electrode available to choose from, how do you know where to begin? And what do all the different terms mean? We’ve broken down the main… Continue reading pH electrode jargon buster

Contact with protein can seriously damage some pH electrodes, but it may be possible to revive them with the correct cleaning technique. How does protein affect pH electrodes? Protein molecules present in samples can react with the electrolyte to produce a solid precipitate. These solids can block the porous junction on the electrode, making it… Continue reading How to revive a protein damaged electrode

Calibration can sound like a daunting technical term, but when you look closer this is a simple principle to understand.We’ve taken a look at what calibration is, and why it’s important to calibrate your pH electrode.Everything you need to calibrate – pH electrode, meter and pH buffers What is calibration? Imagine there is a man… Continue reading What is calibration and why do you need to calibrate a pH electrode?