Meat Colour Measurement Solutions

Colour is a vital component that determines the perception of the overall quality of meat. Understanding the changes in meat colour under various conditions and implementing methods to measure colour stability has become a finely tuned science and necessity in the meat marketing business. HunterLab provides the colour measurement solutions required to meet the quality standards of visual perception for meat. Our unparalleled colour measuring instruments give producers quantitative standardisation values to accurately and repeatedly evaluate quality and reduce wastage.

Why measure the colour of meat?

Meat colour can be a significant indicator of quality and is mainly determined by myoglobin, the telltale red pigment. It can be affected by various variables, including animal species, muscle type, animal nutrition, thickness, storage environment, processing, packaging, and lighting. Since changes in meat colour involve the concentration of myoglobin and its response to oxidisation, it is essential to monitor colour throughout production, as effects on colour can vary throughout processing, packaging, and storage.

Accounting for these changes with suitable colour measurement devices can help ensure that consumers perceive the meat as good quality and safe to eat. Colour perception can give consumers preconceived notions about whether the meat will taste good. Spectrophotometers can measure myoglobin using precise colour variations to help determine the shelf life of muscle food products.

The USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) standards require colour analysis instrumentation to ensure the quality and safety of meat products. All meats, whether fresh or processed, refrigerated or frozen, require objective colour analysis to meet industry standards and guidelines on product quality.

HunterLab’s line of colour measurement tools and spectrophotometers meets the needs of the meat industry. We work closely with leaders in meat science research and are continually developing technology to help our customers remain competitive.

The HunterLab Advantage

Major corporations and agricultural meat producers depend on HunterLab instrumentation to meet their colour analysis needs. HunterLab spectrophotometers are specifically designed for use in the farming and meat production industries, from extensive production plant monitoring to research and testing methods.

Our team of experts is here to help you find the proper instrumentation to meet standards and regulations and ensure the highest product quality. For more information on our line of spectrophotometers, contact us today.

Measuring the colour

of Meat

Why measure the colour of meat?

The HunterLab Advantage

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