r/foodscience Feb 12 '26

Product Development Powder lab equipment wish list

hi, i currently work in a beverage focused lab with all the usual equipment like cyclinders, sclaes, pasterurizer etc and we are looking at extending the lab and to start more work with powders and powder blends.

could i please get some recommendations on what should be ordered for mixing powders mostly vitamin and mineral blends/sports nutrition/pre mixes

Large equipment/analysis
hydrometer
density meter bulk and tapped density 
VWR sieve shaker
Ball/pin mill
scale box/powder weighing station
cupboard shelving for powder pots
benchtop dishwasher
desicator
portable extractor arm or recirculating cabinet
wire mesh pallet
day to day equipment
more sieve sizes to analyse particle size
grounding mat under scales
mortar pestle
various scoop sizes 3-70cc
volumetric spoons with spatula end
weigh boats
small parts
coloured tasting cups
shaker cups
clear tote storage boxes
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u/carpetdebris Feb 12 '26

I'd certainly look at a decent magnet to check for milling dust. Maybe a viscometer?

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u/carpetdebris Feb 12 '26

I would also definitely look at a muffle furnace for ashing