Biscuit & Cookies Storage and Processing

Impact of Uncontrolled Humidity

Due to their highly hygroscopic nature, biscuits and cookies absorb moisture when stored before packaging. This can lead to several issues, including:

● Deterioration in appearance, taste, and aroma.

● Becoming soft, rubbery, and losing their crisp texture.

● Shortened shelf life.

Reasons for Uncontrolled Humidity

In a biscuit production facility, freshly baked biscuits are cooled to room temperature before being packaged. Because the packaging process is slower than the production rate, unpackaged biscuits are placed in a temporary storage area where they are exposed to humid air.

Therefore, it is essential to regulate the humidity in the storage area to ensure the biscuits’ quality remains intact.

Recommendation

To prevent moisture absorption, it is advised to maintain the relative humidity within the temporary storage area at 30 to 35% at ambient temperature.

Solution

Josem provides a simple and cost-effective solution to humidity issues. Josem dehumidifier removes moisture from the air, helping biscuits retain their crispness and flavor. Available in both standard and custom models, JOSEM Dehumidifiers can maintain relative humidity levels as low as 1%, regardless of ambient conditions.