JASCO FT/IR-4/6/8X spectrometers for the food and beverage industry

JASCO provides a wide range of analytical instrumentation that is suitable for use in the food and beverage industry. Spectroscopic techniques, such as Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR), UV/Vis Raman, fluorescence and polarimetry can be used in the analysis of foods at varying stages in the production process. Some applications include quality control of raw ingredients, inspection of final products, identification of additives and adulterating agents, and analysis of packaging materials.

The FT/IR-4X is the entry-level model in the latest JASCO FTIR range (FT/IR-4/6/8X). These benchtop instruments are both powerful and compact in size. Their optics system is designed for longevity and stability with minimal maintenance required. Accessories that are compatible with the FTIR series are automatically recognised by the system. This creates a high degree of versatility for varying applications while reducing manual handling and optical alignment. Spectra Manager serves as a central module for controlling multiple instruments on a single PC. These instruments can be using the same or different techniques. The software package also has a range of analytical add-ons for application-specific requirements.

High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) is also a longstanding technique that is commonly used in food analysis; these instruments have a high level of customisability depending on the individual application. To address this, JASCO has a range of modules available and the expertise to provide support for instrument configurations.

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