Abstract: The invention relates to a device and a method for a contactless analysis of a product, in particular for the contactless analysis of a dough product. The device comprises a distance sensor configured for measuring a distance between the device and the product, and a nozzle configured for directing a jet of pressurized fluid to a position on a surface of said product. The distance sensor is arranged for measuring the distance between the device and the position of the surface where the jet of pressurized fluid is directed to. Preferably, the distance sensor is at least partially arranged in the nozzle, preferably substantially in the center of said nozzle.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for the final proofing dough is provided. The apparatus includes a first section and a second section, and a transport device for moving the dough from the first section to the second section. The apparatus is configured to set a dew point inside at least the first section of the apparatus above a predefined temperature of the surface dough before it enters the apparatus. In addition, the apparatus is configured to provide process air into the apparatus. An air speed of process air directly surrounding the dough in the first section is higher than the air speed of process air directly surrounding the dough in the second section.