Moisture analysis is very important for different kinds of food.  Food manufacturers don’t want to overpay for the raw ingredients for their products, which are purchased by the pound.   The greater the moisture content, the greater the cost to manufacture.  While manufacturing, too much moisture can lead to blockages in flow pipes, or an inability for mixed products to remain integrated. The moisture content of the finished food product is important as well.  Too much moisture can lead to the growth of bacteria or other microorganisms during storage…and just as the manufacturer does not want to pay for excess water, neither does the end consumer.   The use of moisture analyzers at all phases of food productions is necessary.  

Sugar makers also need to pay careful attention to the moisture content of their packaged products.  Too much moisture in packaged sugar can lead to clumping and the growth of microorganisms.   This can adversely affect storage and shelf life.

Coffee, believe it or not, is a substance that must be measured carefully for moisture.  The coffee manufacturer must be sure that the beans being purchased do not have too high a moisture level; otherwise the manufacturer is overpaying per pound.  Furthermore, an accurate analysis of the moisture content is necessary to determine the optimum roasting temperature and time for a given batch of coffee beans.

It is very important to analyze paint for moisture levels.  All paint has a certain level of water in it.  However, too little water can lead to a paint that will be difficult to apply.  Conversely, too much moisture will lead to a product that will not adhere properly to the painted surface.  Paints need to be measured from batch to batch to be certain that the moisture level is optimum.
    This is just the tip of the iceberg.  Many industries require the use of accurate and reliable moisture analyzers.