Measuring the Colour
of Pretzels
Colour is a crucial indicator of quality in the snack food industry. Manufacturers need to develop a standardized colour range for monitoring quality control effectively. Consumers rely on colour for acceptability and freshness. Hunterlab’s best-in-class spectrophotometers provide just the right colour measurement solution to meet the quality standards of visual perception for pretzels.
Why measure the colour of pretzels?
Pretzels come in many shapes and sizes, some with holes and some opaque. Measuring the colour of non-uniform products can present a challenge for most bench-top colour measuring instruments. Measurement techniques will vary depending on the pretzel type, which often includes coarse, non-homogeneous, and irregularly shaped food products. Measuring the colour of pretzels is a good indicator of taste. For instance, it would have a burnt taste due to overheating if it is a darker brown. Measuring the colour at various lifecycle stages of pretzel manufacturing can prevent wastage of unusable end products and contribute to top-line revenue.
Most pretzels will be opaque in nature, so they are best measured using a Directional 45°/0° reflectance instrument. This is the measurement mode and geometry that most closely matches the way the human eye 'sees' colour. It is also vital to ensure the instrument has a large area view to accurately measure the colour of pretzels placed in a sample holder like a petri dish or bowl.
With new innovative SMART features like Auto Height Positioning, a rotating sample platform providing the most extensive sample area measurement in the world, a large touch-screen display, and smart communications, the innovative Aeros® is the best way for you to measure the colour of pretzels. It comes with embedded EasyMatch® Essentials -our exclusive on-board colour quality control software that offers all the colour indices and metrics you need, including CIE L*a*b* and Baking Contrast Units (BCU).
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The HunterLab Advantage
HunterLab has been a leading name in spectrophotometers and colour data management for over 70 years. Many of the world’s top pretzel manufacturers and snack food industry companies rely on HunterLab products to meet their needs for colour quality control.
Our products offer state-of-the-art technology to provide the quality and consistency needed for consumer acceptance and name-brand recognition. Contact us today for more information on our product line and why most industry leaders choose HunterLab for all their colour measurement needs.