Moisture control is one of the most important quality parameters in the nut and kernel industry. Peanuts, walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts, cashew nuts, macadamia nuts and Brazil nuts can be affected by incorrect water content during storage, processing, roasting, packaging and quality control.
Too much moisture may increase the risk of quality loss, storage problems and product instability. Too little moisture can negatively affect product texture, weight and processing behavior. For this reason, fast and reliable moisture measurement is essential for producers, processors, traders and quality laboratories.
The humimeter FSG is designed for rapid and non-destructive water content determination of nuts and kernels. With its robust stainless steel housing, large measuring chamber, integrated data logger and calibrated product curves, FSG provides a practical solution for routine moisture control in the food industry.
What Is humimeter FSG?
The humimeter FSG is a moisture measuring device developed for nuts and kernels. It determines the water content of shelled and unshelled, roasted and ground products quickly and without damaging the sample.
The device is calibrated for several nut types, including peanuts, macadamia nuts, walnuts, almonds, cashew nuts, Brazil nuts and hazelnuts. Other product types can be calibrated on request.
This makes humimeter FSG especially useful for incoming goods inspection, production control, roasting control, warehouse monitoring and final quality checks before packaging or shipment.
Non-Destructive Measurement Advantage
One of the main advantages of humimeter FSG is that the measurement is non-destructive. The nuts are not damaged during the measurement process.
This is important because the same sample can remain usable after testing. In daily quality control, this helps reduce product waste and allows fast checks without complex sample preparation.
The device determines the average water content of all nuts in the measuring chamber, independent of the processing state of the nuts.
Suitable for Shelled, Unshelled, Roasted and Ground Products
The humimeter FSG is suitable for different processing forms. According to the catalog, it can measure shelled and unshelled, roasted and ground nuts.
The device includes calibration curves for products such as:
Unshelled and shelled peanuts
Roasted peanuts
Large unshelled walnuts
Shelled, unshelled and ground walnuts
Unshelled and shelled macadamia
Shelled almonds
Unshelled and shelled hazelnuts
Shelled Brazil nuts
Unshelled and shelled cashew nuts
Spiral noodles
This broad calibration base makes the FSG flexible for companies working with multiple nut and kernel types.
Fast Measuring Procedure
The measuring procedure is simple and practical.
After the device is turned on, the humimeter FSG automatically performs a self-calibration. Then the user selects the required characteristic curve for the product to be measured.
The measuring chamber is filled with the indicated material volume. After filling, both water content and temperature can be read immediately from the large illuminated display.
This fast process allows users to obtain moisture results within seconds without sample preparation.
Automatic Temperature Compensation
Temperature can affect moisture measurement results. For this reason, the humimeter FSG includes automatic temperature compensation.
The device also measures sample temperature and allows temperature display in °C or °F according to user preference.
Automatic temperature compensation helps improve measurement consistency when product temperature changes due to storage, production or ambient conditions.
Technical Features
The measuring range of humimeter FSG is 0 to 50% water content, depending on the product type.
The resolution is 0.1%, allowing users to track moisture differences clearly during production and quality control.
The operating temperature range is 0 °C to +50 °C, while storage temperature range is -20 °C to +60 °C.
The device has a 128 x 64 matrix display with lighting, making measurement values easy to read in production and laboratory environments.
Integrated Data Logger
The humimeter FSG includes an integrated data logger. Measurement results can be saved and additional information such as supplier data or batch numbers can be added.
The device supports manual storage for up to 10,000 values with measurement location description.
This is useful for traceability, quality documentation and supplier comparison. For companies that need structured quality records, this memory function is a significant advantage.
PC Transfer and LogMemorizer Software
Saved values can be transferred to a PC using the optional USB interface.
With LogMemorizer software, measurement data can be archived and evaluated. This supports long-term documentation, reporting and quality analysis.
For production plants and laboratories, PC data transfer helps turn routine moisture checks into a more traceable quality control process.
Robust Stainless Steel Housing
The humimeter FSG is designed with a robust stainless steel housing.
This construction supports reliable use in production, laboratory and warehouse environments. The device dimensions are 226 x 165 x 240 mm, and the weight is approximately 3 kg.
Protection class is IP40.
The robust mechanical design makes the instrument suitable for frequent use in nut processing and food quality control areas.
Power Supply and Consumption
The device is powered by 4 x 1.5 V AA alkaline batteries.
Current consumption is 60 mA with display lighting. Battery-powered operation makes the device portable and practical for use at different measurement points.
This allows operators to perform checks in production areas, storage rooms, incoming goods zones or quality laboratories without fixed installation.
Scope of Supply
The standard scope of supply includes:
humimeter FSG device
4 batteries
Digital scale, 2200 grams
Measuring bucket, 2.5 liters
User manual
The inclusion of a digital scale and measuring bucket helps users prepare the required sample volume and perform repeatable measurements more easily.
Optional Accessories
Optional accessories include the humimeter USB data interface module with PC software LogMemorizer.
A portable thermo printer with rechargeable battery is also available. The printer can only be used together with the humimeter USB data interface module.
These accessories are useful for companies that need on-site printouts, quality records or PC-based data management.
Customer Calibration Function
The FSG includes a customer calibration function for special fruits.
This allows the device to be adapted for product-specific requirements when standard calibration curves are not sufficient. Other sorts can also be calibrated on request.
This flexibility is important for producers and processors working with special varieties, regional products or non-standard nut types.
Why Moisture Measurement Matters in Nuts and Kernels
Moisture directly affects product quality, shelf life, storage behavior and processing performance.
In nut processing, reliable moisture measurement helps users make better decisions about drying, roasting, storage, packaging and shipment.
For example, moisture values can help determine whether products are ready for storage, whether roasting parameters are correct or whether incoming raw material meets quality requirements.
By using a fast moisture meter like humimeter FSG, companies can reduce delays and avoid relying only on slow laboratory methods.
Typical Application Areas
humimeter FSG is suitable for food industry applications involving nuts, kernels and similar products.
Typical users include nut processors, food producers, quality control laboratories, raw material traders, roasting facilities, warehouse operators and packaging companies.
It can be used for incoming goods inspection, production monitoring, roasting control, warehouse checks and final product quality verification.
Why Choose humimeter FSG?
The humimeter FSG is a strong choice when fast, repeatable and non-destructive moisture measurement is required for nuts and kernels.
It combines a broad calibration range, stainless steel housing, automatic self-calibration, automatic temperature compensation, integrated data logging and optional PC transfer.
The large measuring chamber allows average moisture determination from all nuts in the chamber, helping users obtain representative results for each sample.
Conclusion
The humimeter FSG is a non-destructive moisture measuring device designed for rapid water content determination of nuts and kernels. With calibration curves for peanuts, walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts, cashew nuts, macadamia nuts, Brazil nuts and other products, it provides a practical solution for food quality control.
With 0–50% measuring range, 0.1% resolution, automatic temperature compensation, large illuminated display, 10,000-value data logger, robust stainless steel housing and optional USB / LogMemorizer software, humimeter FSG helps producers and processors control moisture more efficiently and protect product quality throughout the production and storage chain.