Colour Measurement Solutions for the Food Industry Colour Measurement for Development and Quality Control of Food and Ingredients Giving Shape to Ideas

You Eat with Your Eyes Colour Measurement of Food is Essential Whether checking the ripeness of fruits and vegetables, the appetizing colour of a ready-made tomato sauce or the rich colour of chocolate, the impact of colour on what ends up in the consumer’s basket is undeniable. Colour communicates freshness, flavour and quality. Compared to the variety of parameters which require accurate analytical monitoring in a food laboratory, colour represents the only immediately apparent quality indicator. It deserves the appropriate attention through objective and repeatable measurement of raw materials,...

Example Applications Measuring Colour and Haze Control of Raw Materials During the specification and ongoing control of raw materials, a spectrophotometer allows quantification and control of colour; this can be for fruits, colourants, flavours, sugars, meat, cereals, etc. Process Control Measurements can be implemented to check the impact of processes and expected colour of the product throughout its manufacturing process or storage time. Colour measurement can act as a simple process control tool, for example as a colour index for brewed or aged product. Product Assembly When blending products,...

Chroma Meters CR-400 & CR-410 The Standard in the Food Industry The CR-400 and CR-410 are robust and versatile portable colorimeters, with a strong presence in the food and ingredients industry. Dedicated accessories including glass cells, sample holders and petri-dishes are available to simplify and minimise preparation of samples. Using the correct accessories the CR-400 series can be used to measure the colour of solids, pastes, granules, powders and liquids. The CR-400 has a ø 8 mm measuring aperture suiting homogenous samples or small areas. The CR-410 has a ø 50 mm large measuring aperture...

Chroma Meter CR-410C Specifically designed to measure the colour of whole green beans, roasted beans, and ground coffee using industry standard measurements The CR-410C coffee colorimeter easily and accurately measures the colour of coffee in a variety of forms: whole green beans, roasted beans, ground and lyophilized (Freeze Dried) coffee. Without a colorimeter, coffee bean colour measurement is conducted either visually or with bulky, expensive instruments. The CR-410C is a low-cost, portable option that uses the Specialty Coffee Association of Americas (SCAA) specialty coffee index to calculate...

Chroma Meter CR-410T Specially modified with firmware designed to provide data on tomato products including the specific USDA colour index The CR-410T handheld tomato colorimeter uses an index approved by the USDA to measure and grade the colour of processed tomato products. This index simplifies colour readings by presenting the user with one number to determine quality and grade. It allows uniformity and consistency of colour from batch to batch. The CR-410T measures the colour of various forms of tomatoes such as sauce, paste, juice, and ketchup. This instrument is easy-to-use, affordable,...

Benchtop Spectrophotometer CM-5 Developed based on the requirements of customers in the ingredients, food, and beverage industry, the CM-5 has set new standards in terms of total application flexibility and usability The CM-5 is a versatile benchtop spectrophotometer designed to measure the colour of solid, paste, granular and liquid samples either in reflectance or transmittance. The top-port design is easy to use, with a choice of different aperture sizes to match your samples. The CM-5 is the perfect all-rounder laboratory instrument for applications such as Food, Ingredients and Beverages....

Colorimeter BC-10 PLUS Provides straightforward colour information in Baking Contrast Units (BCU) to achieve the most appetising colour of baked products With the BC-10 PLUS, the operator can monitor the colour of baked foods to ensure consistency in crust, crumb, and ingredients. It is the ideal solution for multi-plant, multi-lined companies, copackers and restaurant chains that seek enhanced consistency and quality of their products‘ appearance. Konica Minolta’s BC-10 Plus provides reliable, precise colour measurements through all stages of food production. The BC-10 Plus is not affected by...

SpectraMagic™ NX2 Next Generation Colour Data Software for QC Colour Measurement Konica Minolta instruments utilise the newly released SpectraMagic™ NX2, developed to provide a modern, intuitive and complete software solution for measuring and communicating colour and colour difference data. SpectraMagic™ NX2 integrates the observer‘s visual judgement into colour approvals, offers increased versatility for user equations, user data and data tagging. The optional Instrument Check Application provides an easy way to track the performance of your instruments in between the yearly service & maintenance....

LED Colour Viewing Light Light Cabinet for visual colour assessment using state of the art LED technology The purpose of colour measurement systems is to improve visual quality indicators and the customer‘s perceived visual assessment. Checking targets and production under controlled lighting links traceable and repeatable colour data back to the desired visual appearance. Konica Minolta Sensing offers a range of LED-based light cabinets manufactured by JUST Normlicht. A LED control booth can be programmed with custom illuminants to allow users to replicate real-world viewing environments and...

Hyperspectral Imaging in Food Quality and Safety New solutions for in-line analysis and inspection of foods Konica Minolta group company SPECIM manufactures hyperspectral imaging cameras that can provide real-time in-line analysis and inspection functions for the food industry. Hyperspectral imaging (HSI) cameras reveal the spectral signatures of materials and compounds, allowing human eyes to see the invisible. They help to identify, measure, and locate different materials by measuring their spectral signatures, and chemical and physical properties. HSI cameras can detect defects and abnormalities...