Manual sampling techniques such as hand scoop and spigot sampling are common methods with food and beverage producers and processors. These convenient and low-cost, direct methods are widely accepted ...

Modern analytical methods are extremely sensitive and capable of detecting minute quantities of compounds in the aliquots they analyse. However, this may be of limited or even no practical use if the ...

To assess a flour mill’s performance, an operations manager checks processing data in the lab from product sample tests. Issues such as contamination are also monitored. Proper flour sampling can make ...