{"id":83241,"date":"2026-07-01T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fhi.nl\/?post_type=news&#038;p=83241"},"modified":"2026-06-04T13:59:59","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T11:59:59","slug":"waarom-is-aw-waarde-cruciaal-voor-voedselveiligheid","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/fhi.nl\/en\/news\/waarom-is-aw-waarde-cruciaal-voor-voedselveiligheid\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is the aw value crucial for food safety?"},"content":{"rendered":"<header id=\"header\" class=\"header header--high header--branch\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"header__background header__background--high\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"header__background-image\" src=\"https:\/\/fhi.nl\/app\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Aqualab-4TE.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"header__content\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"header__first\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"header__title\" 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list for every professional in the food industry. An essential tool to ensure this safety is measuring water activity, or the aw value. Here is why this is so important:<\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>Microbial Growth Control<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p>Aw measurements help control microbial growth in food. Microorganisms need water to survive and multiply. Low water activity in food products slows the growth of these organisms and thus extends shelf life.<\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>Freshness and Quality<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p>Products with low water activity retain their freshness and quality for a longer period. Think of crunchy snacks, dried fruit, or even processed meats. This contributes to less food waste and satisfied consumers.<\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>Consumer safety<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p>Measuring water activity helps prevent the growth of pathogenic bacteria such as Salmonella and E. coli. By identifying and controlling food products with high water activity, we ensure consumer safety.<\/p>\r\n<p>In short, measuring water activity is a cornerstone of food safety. It helps food companies produce products that last longer, are at lower risk of spoilage, and protect consumer health.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong data-start=\"99\" data-end=\"177\">Looking for a reliable solution for measuring water activity?<\/strong> At Wilten Instrumenten, we offer an extensive range of water activity meters for laboratories and production environments. From quick routine measurements to highly accurate analyses for R&amp;D and quality control, there is always a solution that suits your application. 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