Measuring the color
of Fish
Color is a vital component that determines the perception of the overall quality of fish and compliance with regulatory standards. Understanding the changes in fish color under various conditions and implementing methods to measure color stability has become a finely tuned science and necessity in the business. HunterLab provides the color measurement solutions required to meet the quality standards of visual perception for fish. Our unparalleled color measuring instruments give producers quantitative standardization values to accurately and repeatedly evaluate quality and reduce wastage.
Why measure the color of fish?
Fish is highly vulnerable to spoilage, which results in undesirable taste and can also interfere with safety by exposing consumers to harmful parasites, bacteria, and chemicals. As such, the fish industry goes to great lengths to preserve freshness throughout processing via tightly controlled handling, storage, and transportation practices, along with multiple quality assessments.
By replacing subjective human vision, which is prone to a host of biological and environmental vulnerabilities, the instrumental color analysis provides a clear and stable assessment that ensures fish is evaluated the same way every time. Modern spectrophotometers' sophisticated color measurement capabilities make them ideally suited to objectively assess fish freshness at crucial points in the supply chain, from raw products to minced, dried, cooked, or otherwise processed fish.
HunterLab’s line of color measurement tools and spectrophotometers meets the needs of the fish industry. We work closely with leaders in fish science research and are continuously developing technology to help our customers sell the highest quality products and remain competitive.
Companies must implement the most stringent, efficient, and accurate quality control systems in the rigorous regulatory environment surrounding the fish processing industry. Quality control failures can damage your bottom line via rework, recalls, and reputational damage. The integration of HunterLab spectrophotometers can reduce your margin of error by eliminating unreliable human factors.
Check out these solutions for measuring the color of fish
These are the color measuring instruments for fish that our customers are having great success with:
The HunterLab Advantage
At HunterLab, we have been pioneers in color measurement for over 70 years. Our dedication to innovation and technological excellence allows us to offer smart solutions for the needs of the fish industry, providing the highest level of quality assurance and allowing you to protect both consumer health and your brand.
Contact us to learn more about our renowned spectrophotometers, customizable software packages, and world-class customer service, and let us help you select the perfect tools for your needs.