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Nuclear Magnetic Resonance as a Method for Continuously Monitoring Rehydration

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PREVIOUS work1 has established nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) as a method for determining moisture content of foodstuffs. The principles have been further employed2 in obtaining rehydration and dehydration curves for batches of samples pretreated for different times. We have extended the use of NMR to include continuous monitoring of rehydration processes.

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  1. Unilever Research Laboratory, Colworth House, Sharnbrook, Bedford

    G. E. HALL & J. G. LAWRENCE

  2. Scientific Instrument Research Association, South Hill, Chislehurst, Kent

    R. J. SIMPSON

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HALL, G., LAWRENCE, J. & SIMPSON, R. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance as a Method for Continuously Monitoring Rehydration. Nature 216, 474–475 (1967). https://doi.org/10.1038/216474a0

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