Applications
Food & Beverage

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Food and Beverage Applications

Near Infrared (NIR) analyzers from Verum Analytics measure key quality parameters in food and beverage manufacturing applications. In supplier validation, process optimization and final product testing LT-NIR provides the tools to monitor your whole process, resulting in higher profits and better quality.

Validate Quality at All Process Points

Raw Materials and Ingredients

Ensure the raw materials you receive conform to your specifications. IsoChem analyzers can be cart-mounted and require no special background to use. Receiving personnel can validate supplier quality as shipments come in. Identify mix-ups, measure moisture, particle size, and additives.

Real-time Process Monitoring

Achieve a better understanding of your process conditions, with the ability to measure 20 process points with a single analyzer. Monitor batch or stream quality throughout the process and make adjustments in real time. LT instruments can be integrated into your DCS for automated process control. Common applications include blend monitoring, brix, acidity, alcohol, oils, fat and protein measurements.

Product Quality Control

Ensure compliance with government regulations and build brand reputation by providing a consistent quality of product. All of this is possible with LT-NIR.

Increase Process Efficiency

LT-NIR can increase profits by helping you optimize your process. Control the usage of your most valuable ingredients by accurately monitoring changing process conditions. Verum Analytics also offers mix detection solutions, allowing you to know exactly when thorough mixing and blending is achieved. With a rapid detection time and integration into your control system, you can control these conditions in real time, assuring your batches are all to spec.

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A Wide Variety of Measurements are Possible

The list below is a sampling of NIR Measurement of Foods, Food products, and Beverages. The Near Infrared analysis of Food and Beverage products has helped our customers save money, improve quality, and meet regulatory requirements. Please contact us for information on these or other measurements you may have.

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Acetic Anhydride% Acetic Acid & % Anhydride - request more information
Animal Foods%Moisture & Formula Identification - request more information
Animal FoodsPhosphate in additive - request more information
Baby FormulaProtein, Fats, & Solids - request more information
Baker’s FlourAsh, Protein, Water, Color, Starch, & Particle Size - request more information
BeerAlcohol, Original Gravity, & Calories - request more information
BreadProtein, Fat, & Moisture - request more information
BiscuitsProtein, Fat, & Moisture - request more information
ButterNon-fat Solids, % moisture - request more information
Carbonated BeveragesBrix - request more information
CerealsProtein, Fat, & Moisture - request more information
CheeseMoisture, Salt, & pH - request more information
Coffee BeansMoisture & Color - request more information
Corn StarchDE and %Solids - request more information
Corn SweetenerDextrose, Fructose, & AO - request more information
CrackersFat & Oil Content - request more information
Distilled LiquorsAlcohol Content - request more information
Edible OilsIodine Value, Unsaturation - request more information
FlourAsh Content - request more information
Fruit JuicesAcid Levels & Brix levels - request more information
Ketchup% Acid & Salt - request more information
MayonnaiseFat, PH, & Salt - request more information
MilkLactose, Lactates, Ash, Skim Milk content, & Casein - request more information
Molasses% Brix - request more information
Nutrient PremixAdditives - request more information
Orange JuiceCitric Acid, % Water - request more information
Orange JuiceBrix & Acid Levels - request more information
PastaFat Content - request more information
Peanut ButterProtein, Moisture, Fat, Salt, Sugar - request more information
Potato ChipsInternal, Surface, & Seasoning Salt Content - request more information
Salad DressingFat, PH, & Salt - request more information
Soybean MealProtein, Moisture, & Fat content - request more information
StarchAdditive Concentration - request more information
StarchHydroxylethyl Substitution - request more information
SugarRDS, SD, & POL Sugar - request more information
SugarPol, Brix, & Color - request more information
Sugar Cane JuiceBrix & Sucrose - request more information
Tea BlendsBlend Identification - request more information
TobaccoMenthol, Tar, Polyphenols, Volatile bases, & Stem/Lamina - request more information
TobaccoAmmonia & Water - request more information
TobaccoMoisture, Sugars, & Nicotine - request more information
Tonic WaterAcid Levels - request more information
 

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