For food R&D applications, the most common type is a Winkworth mixer. Food research mixers generally don’t have the same shear capability as chemical mixers due to the fragility of some food products.

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When mixing or agitating delicate solutions in the chemistry lab, a magnetic stirrer is often the tool of choice. They’re able to be easily sterilized and cleaned, while maintaining isolation ...