firmness
assessment
Firmness assessment with Hyperspectral Imaging (HSI) and spectroscopy evaluates the texture and firmness of food products, ensuring quality and freshness.
Unlike traditional physical testing, Beyond’s HSI technology provides non-destructive and real-time analysis of product firmness.
benefits
Non-Destructive Testing
Analyze firmness without damaging the product, preserving product quality for distribution.
Enhanced Freshness
Ensure that products meet consumer expectations for texture and quality.
Efficient Quality Control
Speed up the assessment process and maintain high throughput in production lines.
Reduce Product Returns
Meet consumer expectations for texture, reducing complaints and returns.
application examples
Fruit Ripeness
Assess the firmness of fruits like apples and avocados to determine ripeness.
Meat Quality
Evaluate the texture of meat cuts to ensure they are tender and fresh.
Baked Goods
Monitor the firmness of baked goods to meet consistency and quality standards.
data speaks
↑30%
Improvement in texture
consistency for fruit products
(Source: Postharvest Biology and Technology)
↓20%
Reduction in product returns
due to improved firmness assessment
(Source: Meat Science Journal)
↑40%
Faster assessment times
compared to traditional firmness tests
(Source: Food Texture Analysis Institute)
how does it work?
Spectral imaging measures internal firmness by analyzing light interactions, ensuring consistent quality without damaging the product.
(a)
HSI penetrates the surface to capture data on internal structure, analyzing how light scatters within the product.
(b)
Spectral signatures provide a texture map, revealing firmness variations that the human eye cannot detect.
(c)
Advanced algorithms interpret the spectral data, evaluating firmness levels with high precision.
(d)
Results are instantly generated, enabling quick decisions on product readiness for market.
