Color measurement of fruit and vegetables

Fruits and vegetables in their natural and/or dried form, e.g. apples, oranges, peppers, tomatoes and many others, are measured in quality assurance with a colorimeter to determine the ripeness or degree of ripeness, as this is closely related to the aroma.

For solid fruit, the preferred measurement technique is to use a 45°/0° directional reflectance instrument. The 45°/0° geometry most closely reproduces the way the human eye ‘sees’ color. A portable spectrophotometer is practical and easy to use for incoming and outgoing goods. A stationary measuring device, such as the Aeros, reliably measures frozen goods such as French fries.

Our solutions for your products:

MiniScan EZ

Portable colour measurement on the product

  • Precision at any location

    No matter where the sample is located, the MiniScan EZ goes with it. It is lightweight and can be used anywhere.
  • Compliant with standards

    The MiniScan EZ complies with DIN standards for safety colours, traffic signs, warning clothing and road markings.
  • Integrated QC software

    The integrated software offers all the required colour indices and metrics, and the results can also be transferred to the PC as an option.
MiniScan EZ
  • 45°/0° and diffuse/8°

    The MiniScan EZ is available in two geometries depending on the requirements of the application.
  • Large LCD display

    The large LCD display shows measured values and analyses simply and clearly in many languages.
  • Simple operation

    Easy to operate with one hand at the touch of a thumb. Battery-operated and therefore independent of power connections.

Our solutions for your frozen goods:

Aeros

Laboratory device for measuring color and degree of browning

  • Non-contact measurement

    The sensor detects the sample without contact and without having to measure through plastic or glass.

  • Large surface area

    The rotating sample plate captures 177.25 cm2 of the sample in 35 measurements in 5 seconds.

  • Integrated QC software

    The EasyMatch QC Essentials quality control software is integrated into the device and provides all the necessary color indices and metrics.
Aeros
  • Intelligent height adjustment

    The distance sensor automatically compensates for height differences in irregular samples.
  • Smart user interface

    Your measurement results can be easily transferred to existing LIMS or SPC systems.
  • Easy to use and precise

    Simple "one touch" measurement reduces training time, optimizes the workflow and increases your productivity.

Further information for you on this topic:

  • MiniScan EZ brochure

  • Aeros brochure

Your local partner:

  • STOTTO

  • 3 Meer End - Interchange Business Park
    Birstall Leicester
    Leicestershire LE4 3EH
    UNITED KINGDOM

  • + 44 (0) 116 269 1240

HunterLab worldwide:

  • Europe / Middle East / Africa

    HunterLab Europe GmbH

  • Dr.-August-Einsele-Ring 15

    82418 Murnau

  • +49 8841 9464

  • Headquarters, North / South America

    Hunter Associates Laboratory, Inc.

  • 11491 Sunset Hills Road

    Reston, VA 20190-5280

  • +1 571 470 6028

  • Asia-Pacific

    HunterLab Asia Limited

  • Flat E, 13F Leahander Centre,

    28 Wang Wo Tsai Street,
    Tsuen Wan,
    New Territories,
    Hong Kong

  • +852 2406 1723

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