Colour measurement of milk powder
Whether for food and nutrition, personal care or pharmaceutical products – milk and whey powders are important basic products for many applications. During the production of milk powder, free water is removed from the fresh milk by heating. Skimmed milk powder is required for probiotics, chocolate, yogurt or milk-based drinks. However, milk powder is also used in cheese, confectionery and baked goods and is a cost-effective option for the industry. Vitamins that are lost during the production of milk powder are often added again afterwards, e.g. during processing into baby food (substitute milk).
A spectrophotometric control of milk powder and dry milk powder is an important element in quality control on the one hand, and is also important for customer confidence if the appearance remains consistent.
Our solutions for your milk powder:
Agera
Colour measurement “as the eye sees”
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0°/45° geometry
This geometry according to DIN corresponds very precisely to the colour impression that the human eye has of the sample. -
Integrated camera
The integrated camera helps to place the sample precisely and to save a photo with the measurement data. -
Integrated QC software
The EasyMatch QC Essentials quality control software is integrated into the device and provides all the required colour indices and metrics.
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Full spectrum + UV
With an illumination range of 360-700 nm, the Agera is also suitable for measuring optically brightened samples. -
Smart user interface
Your measurement results can be easily transferred to existing LIMS or SPC systems.
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Uncomplicated & precise
Simple "one touch" measurement reduces training time, optimizes the workflow and increases your productivity.
ColorFlex EZ
Compact colorimetric station
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45°/0° measuring geometry
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USB port for keyboard, barcode reader or data carrier
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Integrated colorimetry software with easy handling
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Robust device with compact dimensions
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Stand-alone operation via display or using quality control software
Application example:
Nowadays, colour matching is only carried out visually in a few companies. Measurement with a laboratory device is much more objective and reliable and can be easily integrated into existing QM structures thanks to digital data acquisition. With HunterLab’s Agera, highly accurate and repeatable measurements can be made, displayed and compared with the desired colour scales and indices. Differences are clearly displayed and the software immediately indicates when defined tolerances are exceeded. Views such as spectral diagrams or 2D colour diagrams also allow a quick visual assessment of the measured colour values. When measuring milk and whey powder, the CIE Lab scale together with...
Further information for you on this topic:
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ColorFlex EZ brochure
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"Powder measurement" Measuring method
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Agera brochure
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