Sensegood spectrophotometer for color measurement in whole spices

Spices are the soul of food. One can judge food even before tasting it just by its mind triggering aroma and appearance. Apart from food, spices are also used in medicinal applications, perfumes and cosmetics.



Customer is not willing to buy too dull or too bright colored spices. As spices get older, they lose their aroma especially in the influence of temperature or sunlight. Dull colored spices are not preferable as they are perceived as with less aromatic oils. While on the other hand, bright colored spices create doubts of adulteration in consumer’s mind. Apart from this, there are large number of varieties exist in each spice category which have distinct flavor and color. It is important to sort and grade according to physical properties like color and appearance of particular spice. Spice color (turmeric, chili, to name a few) also serves as food decoration to make food more appealing. Supplying right colored spice is the market’s demand driven necessity.

Sensegood spectrophotometer is an analytical color measurement instrument that is widely accepted in the industry and research fraternity for reliability. From raw material to final product, it comprehensively evaluates the color attributes of various samples, including solids, liquids, powders and pastes. Rotating sample platform and large viewing area (sensor’s field of view) averages out even a non-homogeneous sample and produces accurate repeatable color attributes. Sensegood spectrophotometer is the versatile device that is engineered to work as handheld/portable, benchtop/table-top or in-process/online color measurement instrument.

Applications:

Using Sensegood spectrophotometer, you can maintain color quality of mixed spices (masala) or independent whole or ground spices like:
Saffron, cardamom, clove, cinnamon, black pepper, green pepper, cumin, celery, coriander, nutmeg, mustard seed, fenugreek, whole chili, chili seeds and flakes, garlic flakes, oregano, lemon grass, curry leaves, to name a few.

Further suggested read for mixed ground spices (masala) manufacturers: Ground spices

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This article is about the use of spectrophotometer or full spectrum colorimeter for color measurement in spices.