December 23rd 2024
Researchers from Italy have developed a Raman spectroscopy-based method for the rapid detection of Clostridium spores in milk. This technique offers significant advantages over traditional methods, reducing detection time by nearly half while maintaining sensitivity and reliability.
New Magnetic Flow Device Speeds Up Detection of Lactic Acid Bacteria and Yeast in Fermentation
November 11th 2024Researchers at Henan Agricultural University have developed a multi-channel magnetic flow device combined with surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) for the rapid and precise isolation, identification, and quantification of lactic acid bacteria and yeast, revolutionizing quality control in fermented food production.
Best of the Week: AI, Rapid Food Analysis, Agriculture Analysis, and Soil Property Prediction
September 6th 2024Top articles published this week include a review article on the latest research in agriculture analysis, a peer-reviewed article on near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy, and an interview about using fluorescence spectroscopy in cheese ripening.
Examining the Cheese Ripening Process with Mid-Infrared and Synchronous Fluorescence Spectroscopy
September 3rd 2024A joint French-Canadian study examined the ripening process of commercially popular Comté and cheddar cheeses, which are widely consumed in those countries, utilizing mid-infrared (mid-IR) and synchronous fluorescence spectroscopy (SFS) in their analysis.
Deep Learning Paves the Way for More Accurate Fruit Quality Evaluation
August 29th 2024Researchers from the University of Minnesota and Nanjing Agricultural University have highlighted the potential of deep learning to significantly improve the accuracy and robustness of fruit quality assessments using visible-near-infrared spectroscopy.
Protein Prediction in Native Chickens Using Near-Infrared Spectroscopy, Part 2
August 28th 2024In the second part of this article, we dive into the methodology conducted by researchers from Yunnan Agricultural University in China that successfully used near-infrared (NIR) to analyze the protein content in chickens.
A Review of the Latest Spectroscopic Research in Food and Beverage Analysis
August 7th 2024Spectroscopic analytical techniques are crucial for the analysis of processed foods and beverages. This review article emphasizes the latest advancements in several key spectroscopic methods, including atomic, vibrational, molecular, electronic, and X-ray techniques. The applications of these analytical methods in detecting quality, contaminants, and adulteration applications are thoroughly discussed.