Application Notes

Food Industry

BlackIndustry SWIR 1.7 Max: Detection of Undesired Components in the Almond Production

Almonds, the edible seeds of the Prunus dulcis tree, have been prized for centuries for their delicious flavor and remarkable nutritional profile. Furthermore, they offer versatile applications with their various components. While the nutrient-dense core provides essential vitamins and minerals that are processed in food products like almond milk, flour and oil, the protective shell finds purpose in agriculture and livestock farming, where it is used as bedding material. When exposed to heat, almond shells form a charcoal-like product that can also be used to produce more resistant plastics. The skin of an almond …

BlackIndustry SWIR 1.7 / Max: Foreign Objects in Rice

Rice plays an essential social and economic role worldwide as a staple food and commodity. Almost a third of the world‘s population feeds on it, especially in Asia, Latin America and Africa. At the same time, rice is a key product in the global economy. The USDA is forecasting 513.5 tons of rice for the 2023/24 harvest year, while sales revenues for the year 2024 are estimated at 19.8 billion euros. Rice is therefore not only crucial for global food security, but also an important factor in world trade. Given the importance of rice, it is necessary to adress potential issues within the various processes that the grain passes thropugh during its production and distribution. One of the biggest problems is the…