How to Measure Water Activity in Beef Jerky
Beef jerky has become a staple product in the American diet.
According to research done by the Simmons National Customer Survey (NHCS) in 2019 and the U.S. Census, approximately 50% of the U.S. population, which is nearly 160 million people, eat meat snacks and beef jerky regularly.
This is mainly due to the taste, texture, convenience, and long shelf life of beef jerky.
One way to ensure your beef jerky is high-quality (taste, texture, long shelf life) and safe is by understanding and achieving the right water activity level.
We explain more below.
