FOSS MeatMaster II X-ray analyser

The FOSS MeatMaster II X-ray analyser enables meat producers to measure the fat content of entire batches of meat and at the same time check for foreign objects.

According to the company, installation of the X-ray analyser has resulted in savings of around $4000/day, through the more rational use of raw materials as the continuous X-ray test results help producers to get the right fat/lean mix in their products. This leads both to improved yield and more consistent quality.

This version of the analyser is half the length of the original unit, making it easier to integrate as an ‘inline’ analyser in production plants.

The X-ray analyser has a capacity of up to 38 tonnes/h for analysis of raw meat and the technology can scan all meat, regardless of the size of the pieces and whether they are fresh or frozen or packed in sealed plastic or cardboard boxes. The system is suitable for control of fat content in raw meat trimmings to avoid lean meat giveaway and batch standardisation for production of processed meat products.