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Everything You Need to Know About Dye Allergies
Everything You Need to Know About Dye Allergies If you’re like most people in the world, you consume or come into contact with dye on a daily basis. Food, drugs, personal care products and textiles all make use of dye to change product appearance and help with identification. In the manufacturing world, dye is a critical […]
The Importance of Color in Industry
A product’s appearance has a significant impact on consumer purchasing behavior. When encountering a product, consumers quickly make decisions about that product’s utility, value and intended use, so brands across industries need to make a positive first impression. Color is one effective way companies communicate information through product appearance. Consumer Color Perception The human eye […]
Spectrophotometer vs. Colorimeter: What’s the Difference?
Spectrophotometer vs. Colorimeter: What’s the Difference? Color surrounds us every moment of our lives and affects our emotions, behaviors and beliefs in large and small, conscious and unconscious ways. Color can set a mood, warn us of danger, give us critical information and even bring us joy. Despite the universal presence of color, describing it remains […]
What Is Color, and How Do We See Color?
Every object we see has color, and it is an essential part of how we interpret the world. But color isn’t an inherent quality of the objects in front of us. Consider a classic red apple. If you look at it under a blue-tinted light, it will appear somewhat blue, and if you look at […]
What Is a Spectrophotometer and How Does It Work?
While a spectrophotometer might sound like something out of a sci-fi movie, it is actually a powerful tool that companies across the world use to improve their products and learn more about the world. It can tell us if oil is contaminated or if a fruit is ripe. It can also ensure that consistency and […]
Basics of Color Theory
Color theory is all around us — in the products we use, the images we see and the nature in our backyards. Understanding color theory is critical to anyone in design, and it plays a crucial role in product development and brand imagery. Even color theory psychology is a growing trend. So what is it […]
Food Coloring Regulations and Standards
In the past 100 years, the amount of food coloring used in food has increased drastically. This shift is due in part to manufacturers’ growing emphasis on making food look more appealing, last longer and attract as many consumers as possible. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) imposes strict regulations and standards for the […]
RGB v Tristimulus Color Scales – HELP!
At my new quality assurance job, one of our product quality checks is to measure the color of our product and to ensure that we are producing our product that is within a preset acceptable color range. We use an instrument, a spectrophotometer, that reports Hunter L, a, b; XYZ, and L*a*b scales. I’ve always thought […]
Consistent Measuring of Coconut Water Color and Haze
Coconut water is a multi-billion dollar industry that is expected to expand globally to US$8.3 billion by 2022.1 Consumers have been drawn to coconut water’s sweet, refreshing taste and unique chemical composition, similar to blood plasma, which is rich in carbohydrates and important nutrients such as magnesium, calcium, and phosphorus.1 These nutrients also make coconut […]
New Digital Qualification Notebook Generator Transforms Quality Control Procedures
Recent trends among consumers are influencing companies to increase quality control guidelines in their quality control process. Research shows consistency and quality are leading factors among consumers. A survey by IQMS revealed that product quality is increasing in importance, bringing companies to meet higher standards in quality control. With a rise in attention to detail by consumers, […]
A Better Method of Measuring Color and Haze in Beverages
The Color Quality of the Beverage can positively or negatively influence the buying decision of the consumer and his judgment of the overall quality of the drink. Image Credit: Unsplash user Adam Wilson Color and appearance measurements for the beverage industry are used to ensure that the overall product appearance is the same from lot […]