Color often indicates the quality and freshness of food products, including tomatoes. Consumers only want the best when buying this produce, and the red color of tomato juice is integral to its perceived quality. A rich red indicates superior ripeness, flavor, and grade. Inconsistent, dull colors can impact consumers’ impressions of your brand. As a manufacturer, you need state-of-the-art instruments to identify color discrepancies before offering your tomato juice to consumers.
If you’re searching for a tomato meter purpose-built for the industry, look no further than the ColorFlex-Tomato spectrophotometer. This color measurement solution is compatible with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) classification and the BCR — a reference system from the Institute of Reference Materials and Measurements. The tool makes meeting industry standards and delivering the highest quality tomato products consistently easy.
One of the fundamental tasks involved with tomato juice color measurement is eliminating variation so that you can focus on objective data. The ColorFlex-Tomato has one job — providing reliable data to the tomato industry. Using this straightforward and user-friendly spectrophotometer is easy. Just follow these simple steps:
In less than four seconds, you’ll have a default view for the tomato measurement values established by your organization. With the “up” arrow, you can change your view from tomato paste score (TPS) to tomato juice score (TJS).
For quick reference, the ColorFlex-Tomato spectrophotometer has a visual pass or fail icon to indicate whether the sample is in the acceptable range. With the data from the instrument, you can quickly identify and rectify discrepancies before your product goes any further in the manufacturing process.
With the ColorFlex-Tomato spectrophotometer, you can measure tomato color in every processed form, from puree to juice, and even fresh tomatoes. The firmware includes various color scales, including the a/b ratio and lycopene index. You'll have everything you need to confidently deliver consistent, high-quality tomato products with a complete set of calibration and diagnostic tiles, sample cups, and an optional watertight customized carrying case. Ensure you offer the best quality of tomatoes with ColorFlex-Tomato today.
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