Color measurement of proteins and plant-based meat and fish substitutes
Plant-based proteins and meat/fish alternatives are one of the fastest growing industries in the US and worldwide.
Protein components are obtained from plant sources such as pulses (chickpeas, lentils, beans, split peas), tofu, soy, tempeh, seitan, nuts, seeds, certain grains or peas and processed into alternative products.
Plant proteins and the food products developed from them undergo stringent quality controls that determine their value and success in the retail market. HunterLab spectrophotometers measure color as the eye sees it and provide the basis for a consistent visual appearance.
This guarantees trust among end consumers and customers.
Our solutions for your products:
Aeros
Laboratory device for measuring color and degree of browning
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Non-contact measurement
The sensor detects the sample without contact and without having to measure through plastic or glass.
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Large surface area
The rotating sample plate captures 177.25 cm2 of the sample in 35 measurements in 5 seconds.
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Integrated QC software
The EasyMatch QC Essentials quality control software is integrated into the device and provides all the necessary color indices and metrics.
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Intelligent height adjustment
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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.
ColorFlex L2
Compact colorimetric station
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Many different Port Plates
Many Port Plates (13 mm, 19 mm, 25.4 mm, 31.8 mm) for many types of samples.
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Compact dimensions
With a weight of 2.75 kg and dimensions of 16 cm (height), 21 cm (width) and 24 cm (depth), the CFL2 is the ideal partner in the laboratory and production.
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Integrated Essentials 2.0 QC software
Colour location visualization, spectral curves, spectral data and PASS/FAIL with individual tolerances.
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45°/0° geometry
The CFL2 measures colour as the human eye sees it.
Every day.
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In many versions
The ColorFlex L2 is also available in Tomato and Coffee versions.
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Easy to use and precise
Support from Help Wizard.
Reduces training time, optimizes the workflow and increases your productivity.
Application example:
Plant-based meat products, their ingredients and raw materials are subject to strict quality controls, as they are an important source of food for humanity. Manufacturers of these alternative proteins also face the visual challenge of making their products look appealing to the human palate and mimicking real meat in taste and texture. HunterLab offers the ideal color measurement solutions to ensure that the finished product is visually appealing to the consumer and consistently flawless for the food manufacturer. HunterLab colorimeters can measure the color of any protein-based product or raw material, including:Pulses, grains, seeds, nuts, soy protein isolates, protein flours,...
Further information for you on this topic:
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Watch video (Plant-Based Products)
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Blog article "Color measurement of plant-based foods"
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ColorFlex L2 brochure
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Aeros brochure
Your local partner:
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STOTTO
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3 Meer End - Interchange Business Park
Birstall Leicester
Leicestershire LE4 3EH
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+ 44 (0) 116 269 1240
HunterLab worldwide:
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Europe / Middle East / Africa
HunterLab Europe GmbH
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Dr.-August-Einsele-Ring 15
82418 Murnau
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+49 8841 9464
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Headquarters, North / South America
Hunter Associates Laboratory, Inc.
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11491 Sunset Hills Road
Reston, VA 20190-5280
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+1 571 470 6028
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Asia-Pacific
HunterLab Asia Limited
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Flat E, 13F Leahander Centre,
28 Wang Wo Tsai Street,
Tsuen Wan,
New Territories,
Hong Kong -
+852 2406 1723
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