New NIR Milk Powder Analyzer Tests for Known and Unknown Compounds
PerkinElmer, Inc. today introduced the DairyGuard™ milk powder analyzer, a near infrared (NIR) spectrometer specifically developed for food suppliers and manufacturers. DairyGuard is the only system available that tests for unknown adulterants as well as known compounds, such as protein, moisture and fat content. Combined with faster preparation and sampling times that yield real-time results, DairyGuard provides heightened protection from supply chain risks to the safety and quality of milk powder.
With growing supply chain complexities and liability for potential recalls, food manufacturers are in need of a turnkey solution to accurately and cost-effectively screen both known and unknown contaminants in milk powder supplies. The DairyGuard analyzer’s preconfigured mathematical models of specific analytical profiles for milk powder — similar to a fingerprint — eliminates the need for upfront instrument configuration. In less than a minute, DairyGuard accurately tells whether a batch is safe to continue into manufacturing or if further analysis is required.