In-Line Process Analyzer enhances ground meat inspection.
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To help meat processors meet specifications, solid-state E scan uses guided microwave spectrometer (GMS) technology to provide real-time fat, protein, and moisture percentage information. GMS technology lets analyzer see through ground meat and measure its constituents continuously as it comes through pipeline. Operated via 15 in. touchscreen, analyzer integrates seamlessly into process without flow obstruction and eliminates need for constant offline lab testing.
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Thermo Fisher Scientific Process Instrument Now Analyzes Ground Meat
Thermo Scientific E Scan Analyzer Provides Real-Time Fat/Protein/Moisture Information To Help Meat Processors Achieve Quality, Profitability Objectives
MINNEAPOLIS - Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that its proven Thermo Scientific E scan in-line process analyzer is now available for ground meat applications.
The E scan analyzer provides real-time fat, protein and moisture percentage information that gives meat processors a critical tool to accurately meet specifications.
"Being off by as little as one percent can cost an operation thousands of dollars in wasted lean product over the course of a week. That's why it is critical for ground meat processors to have accurate, real-time information regarding their fat, protein and moisture content. The cost-effective E scan can give them that," said Rick Cash, marketing technology manager, Thermo Fisher.
Ground meat processing operations typically use time-consuming off-line analyzing methods that only check random samples. More recently, however, some have elected to use more expensive X-ray systems or near infrared (which only measures content at the product surface).
The E scan analyzer is based on guided microwave spectrometer (GMS) technology and is designed to offer faster, more accurate test results than what is currently available. The analyzer has no moving parts or optical sensors and continuously measures all of the ground meat coming through the pipeline. The GMS technology enables the E scan analyzer to "see through" the product, measure its constituents and provide immediate information about fat, protein, moisture and other content.
"No business likes to give their product away, but it tends to be a frequent occurrence for ground meat processors because they do not have an accurate handle on their product's fat/lean ratio," Cash explained. "Ground meat is never homogenous; offline analysis is guaranteed to have sampling error. Because the inline E scan analyzer provides measurements that are truly representative of the entire pipeline-not just random samples-inline analysis eliminates this error and gives processors the precise information needed to modify output in real time."
In addition to reducing raw material costs, the E scan analyzer can help meat processors prevent energy waste, improve productivity and help attain quality and consistency objectives.
The E scan analyzer is easy to calibrate, integrates seamlessly into the process without flow obstruction and eliminates the need for constant offline lab testing. It is easy to operate via a 15-inch touch screen, which also provides a continuous process graph over 30 minutes, 8- or 24-hours.
The analyzer also has a proven track record for providing accurate constituent information for a variety of applications including dairy, peanut butter and snack foods.
For more about the Thermo Scientific E scan analyzer, please visit: http://www.thermoscientific.com/escan.
About Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science. Our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. With revenues of $12 billion, we have approximately 39,000 employees and serve customers within pharmaceutical and biotech companies, hospitals and clinical diagnostic labs, universities, research institutions and government agencies, as well as in environmental and process control industries. We create value for our key stakeholders through three premier brands, Thermo Scientific, Fisher Scientific and Unity(TM) Lab Services, which offer a unique combination of innovative technologies, convenient purchasing options and a single solution for laboratory operations management. Our products and services help our customers solve complex analytical challenges, improve patient diagnostics and increase laboratory productivity. Visit www.thermofisher.com.
