How to measure color of Poultry

Color is more than aesthetics; it’s a critical factor in poultry quality and safety. In today’s competitive market, producers need precise colormeasurement solutions to meet regulatory standards and ensure consumer satisfaction of poultry.

Enter HunterLab – a pioneer in color measurement technology. Our state-of-the-art spectrophotometers provide quantitative standardization values, allowing producers to maintain product consistency, and reduce wastage.

Why measure the color of poultry?

The answer lies in safety and efficiency. The USDA mandates strict guidelines and identifying issues early in the production line is crucial. HunterLab’s objective color data helps you spot quality trends, prevent downtime, and make informed decisions.

In the rigorous regulatory environment surrounding the poultry processing industry, companies must implement the most stringent, efficient, and accurate quality control systems. Quality control failures can damage your bottom line via rework, recalls, and reputational damage. The integration of HunterLab spectrophotometers can reduce your margin of error by eliminating unreliable human factors.

With an easy-to-use modern interface and the latest data communications features, our best-in-class spectrophotometers reduce the time and labor necessary to evaluate color. Additionally, they come with color measurement software that can store and recall thousands of standards, all the color scales and indices you need, including CIE L*a*b*.

The data is displayed and stored digitally and can be fed into your Statistical Process Control (SPC) systems, facilitating more efficient #workflows.  These features accelerate the quality control process by shrinking the time to measure multiple samples.   

How to measure the color of poultry?

Whether in a lab, plant, or on the go, HunterLab offers the best color measurement solutions for your unique needs, including benchtop and #hand-held spectrophotometers.

1. HunterLab Benchtop Spectrophotometer

HunterLab offers Aeros, the ONLY innovative non-contact benchtop spectrophotometer worldwide. Auto-height positioning enables color measurement with better accuracy and safety, simplifying sample presentation and clean up time.

With HunterLab Aeros, place the sample and hit measure - samples automatically rotate beneath the smart sensor - 5 seconds, 35 measurements, 27.5 square inches of sample.

2. HunterLab Hand-held Spectrophotometer

HunterLab MiniScan EZ is a handheld spectrophotometer with a large area of view. Available in Directional 45°/0° and Diffuse d/8° geometries. Point the HunterLab MiniScan EZ towards the sample, press the go button, and see the necessary measurements within seconds.

HunterLab always gives you the best value with:   

Consistently accurate results
The lowest total cost of ownership   
Lowest maintenance costs   
Lowest service costs   
Longest instrument lifespan   
And, of course, the worldwide customer service that we are famous for.   

For more technical information, contact info@hunterlab.com