Glossary

Water Activity

The aw parameter defining bound water why dry bases remain microbiologically stable.

Water Activity measures the unbound available water within a product matrix acting as the critical parameter that dictates microbial safety thresholds and product preservation status.

High water activity levels in liquid premixes create an ideal environment for mold and bacterial proliferation demanding aggressive synthetic preservatives that compromise clean label corporate targets.

By carefully engineering dry matrices with minimal water activity levels The Base ensures natural microbiological stability without relying on harsh chemical preservatives.

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Related terms: Maillard Reaction, Caramelization, Homogenization