{"id":31,"count":2,"description":"<p><strong>Dry matter<\/strong> is the total weight of a food product minus its water content. It represents everything that remains after all <a href=\"https:\/\/tehnologam.com\/en\/key-words\/product-moisture\/\">moisture<\/a> has been removed \u2014 including proteins, fats, carbohydrates, fiber, minerals, and vitamins. Dry matter content is one of the most fundamental quality parameters in food technology, used to evaluate raw materials, control production processes, and ensure finished product consistency.<\/p>\r\n<p>Measuring dry matter helps food technologists calculate accurate <a href=\"https:\/\/tehnologam.com\/en\/key-words\/recipe\/\">recipe<\/a> formulations, predict <a href=\"https:\/\/tehnologam.com\/en\/key-words\/product-yield\/\">product yield<\/a>, and compare ingredients from different suppliers on an equal basis. 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