System, device, and method for preservative concentration control in baking production

A baking production system for control of preservative concentration during production of baked products, comprising:

• a) a preservative control system, which is configured to control mixing of water from a water source with a preservative solution;
• the preservative control system comprising:
• a water mixer, which is configured to mix the water with the preservative solution, thereby creating a water preservative mixture;
• a preservative control unit;
• a flow control valve, which is configured to be connected to an external water source that provides a flow of source water, such that the flow control valve is configured to regulate a source water flow of the source water based on a control signal from the preservative control unit;
• a flow meter, which is connected to output from the flow control valve, such that the flow meter measures an actual water flow in the water flow line;
• a metering pump, which is configured to pump a preservative solution via a preservative flow line, such that the preservative control unit is connected to the metering pump, such that the preservative control unit is configured to control a preservative flow of the preservative solution;
• a water mixer, which is in fluid connection with the water flow and preservative flow lines, such that the water mixer is configured to mix the source water with the preservative solution, thereby forming a flow of mixed water;
• and
• a moisture sensor, which is configured to measure a moisture of the dough in communication with the preservative control unit;
• and
• b) a production line, comprising:
• a dough mixer, which is configured to receive a baking mixture and mix the baking mixture with the water preservative mixture, thereby creating a dough.