In our last success case we explained how to determine the optimal blending time for a powder product, but how can manufacturers ensure that after production there is no intra-batch variability?
In the specific case of Blendhub, once the optimal blending time was defined using Chemometric Brain's qualitative models, NIR technology enabled the company to evaluate the intra-batch homogeneity of the vitamin blend (see previous post), i.e. to ensure that each bag in the batch was properly mixed.
Furthermore, once production is finished, it is possible to use the same technology to ensure again that the blend is homogeneous throughout the batch, and in case heterogeneity is found in some bags, to apply corrective actions before release.
This ensures that minor ingredients present in blends of powdered products in very low percentages are homogeneously distributed within the blend.
This is particularly significant in the field of food supplements that consumers often take to strengthen the immune system or prevent certain pathologies. In these cases, ingredients such as vitamins or minerals must be uniformly distributed in the blending order to preserve their properties and comply with the applications described on the label.
In short, with this quality control technique, producers of ingredient blends achieve a triple objective: optimizing their production, ensuring quality and homogeneity of all their products and avoiding customer complaints. All this results in a better reputation and brand image and lower costs.