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The Benefits of Implementing a Reliable Color Quality Control Method for Limestone

Non-Contact Color Measurement Reduces Sample Prep Time and Improves Accuracy

Smart Spectrophotometers Offer a Better Way to Measure the Color of Cookie Samples

Smart Spectrophotometers Help the Coffee Industry Increase Accuracy of Color Measurements

Using Spectrophotometric Color Measurement to Optimize Quality and Efficiency in Rice Production

Using the Gardner Scale to Enhance Quality and Create Color Consistency in Edible Oils

Monitoring the Color of Roasted and Cooked Nuts Using On-Line Spectrophotometric Instrumentation

Color Measurement Solutions for Dark Roast Coffee Enhance Flavor

Rating Maple Syrup With Spectrophotometers Helps Producers Make the Grade

Spectrophotometers Help Orange Groves Produce Ideal Juicing Oranges

The LOVIBOND® Color Scale Improves the Quality and Consistency of Liquid Egg Products

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The Benefits of Implementing a Reliable Color Quality Control Method for Limestone

Posted on July 2, 2018 by Ken Phillips

Raw, solid limestone and loose powder samples can be challenging to test for color consistency because the texture of the sample is often uneven. Image Source: Shutterstock user photolike Limestone plays a major role in a number of industries and products, from building materials to cosmetics—limestone is even a key ingredient in certain pharmaceuticals and […]

Posted in Color in Building Materials, Color in Food Industry, Color in Pharmaceuticals

Non-Contact Color Measurement Reduces Sample Prep Time and Improves Accuracy

Posted on June 28, 2018 by Ken Phillips

Textured products may leave behind residue or crumbs on the surface of the sample holder. As a result, operators usually have to clean the surface thoroughly before testing a new sample. Image Source: Wikipedia user SCEhardt A popular food manufacturer has a huge number of different snack products in its line, from chips to cookies […]

Posted in Color in Food Industry, Color Measurement

Smart Spectrophotometers Offer a Better Way to Measure the Color of Cookie Samples

Posted on June 14, 2018 by Ken Phillips

High-quality cookie products should be consistent in color from batch to batch. Image Source: Shutterstock user Natali Zakharova Few people can resist nibbling on a perfectly-baked cookie. Many find the mouthwatering, nostalgic aromas of caramelized sugar coupled with the rich golden brown crumbles downright irresistible. But if you’ve ever eaten an under or overbaked cookie, […]

Posted in Color in Food Industry

Smart Spectrophotometers Help the Coffee Industry Increase Accuracy of Color Measurements

Posted on June 12, 2018 by Ken Phillips

A smart spectrophotometer can measure the color of hundreds of coffee beans simultaneously. Image Source: Unsplash user Jason Wong The United States is home to some of the most avid coffee drinkers in the world. About 64 percent of adults in the U.S. say that they drink at least one cup of coffee every single […]

Posted in Color in Food Industry

Using Spectrophotometric Color Measurement to Optimize Quality and Efficiency in Rice Production

Posted on May 21, 2018 by Ken Phillips

With growing cost of rice production, quality control is becoming more important than ever to improve yields and optimize efficiency. Image Source: Shutterstock user WR.SISI There are about 482 million metric tons of rice produced globally every year and even relatively small farms typically have high output.1 The average rice farm contains about 600 acres […]

Posted in Color in Food Industry

Using the Gardner Scale to Enhance Quality and Create Color Consistency in Edible Oils

Posted on April 24, 2018 by Ken Phillips

The Gardner color scale is frequently used to measure color consistency in naturally yellow products, such as olive oil. Image Source: Unplash user Joanna Kosinska To a gourmet chef, a fine bottle of high-quality extra virgin olive oil is a thing of beauty. Many of these high-end oils are deep gold in color, with an […]

Posted in Color in Food Industry

Monitoring the Color of Roasted and Cooked Nuts Using On-Line Spectrophotometric Instrumentation

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Ken Phillips

The color of nuts can be an important indicator of taste and quality. Image Source: Pexels user Tookapic Nuts have served as an important food source across the world for thousands of years. While the consumption of wild nuts is believed to have been common in a number of ancient cultures, nuts were also “one […]

Posted in Color in Food Industry

Color Measurement Solutions for Dark Roast Coffee Enhance Flavor

Posted on January 2, 2018 by Ken Phillips

Color measurement solutions like spectrophotometers help you spot the difference between a dark bean and a burnt one. Image Source: MaxPixel user Nikon D7100 Although lighter roasts have a greater number of flavors than dark roasts, the reality is that many customers still prefer dark roast coffee. In fact, an estimated 42 percent of consumers […]

Posted in Color in Food Industry

Rating Maple Syrup With Spectrophotometers Helps Producers Make the Grade

Posted on December 20, 2017 by Ken Phillips

Maple syrup in the comb of a waffle. Image Credit: Unsplash user nabil boukala Growing up in New England, I was raised to pay attention to my maple syrup. We were allowed to eat as much “table syrup” as we liked, but when it came to the real stuff—the good stuff—we had to ration and […]

Posted in Color in Food Industry

Spectrophotometers Help Orange Groves Produce Ideal Juicing Oranges

Posted on December 8, 2017 by Ken Phillips

Growing conditions can significantly impact the color of juicing oranges. Image Credit: Unsplash user Brian Jimenez When you own an orange grove, your money actually does grow on trees. If you’re lucky enough to be in the orange business, this means it’s very important to know the best ways to keep your trees producing the […]

Posted in Color in Food Industry

The LOVIBOND® Color Scale Improves the Quality and Consistency of Liquid Egg Products

Posted on November 23, 2017 by Ken Phillips

Using the LOVIBOND® color scale, you can ensure that your liquid egg product is high in quality. Image source: Pixabay user Pexels An estimated 31 million people in the United States skip breakfast each morning, in part because the preparation process takes too long.1  Busy work schedules and hectic morning routines make cooking a full […]

Posted in Color in Food Industry
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