Consistent results every time with plant-based meat and alternative protein quality analysis

The plant-based food industry is in constant and rapid development. More consumers than ever are turning to plant-based food products in pursuit of alternative proteins that are good for both the planet and their health.

It can be a challenge for plant-based food manufacturers to stay on top of new business opportunities while also improving production processes and the quality of plant-based products. For instance, the same specified raw material from a suppliers does not necessarily mean the same final plant-based product every time. To ensure consistent plant-based meat quality, it is important to track key parameters of alternative protein ingredients at every step throughout the production process, from raw material to finished plant-based meat product.

Rapid and easy to use analytical solutions for plant-based meat quality give vital data on key parameters of alternative protein ingredients at every step throughout the plant-based production process. Producers can optimise production processes, limiting waste and reducing costs while delivering what consumers want: a delicious, healthy plant-based product that is also good for the planet. A product that contains exactly what it says on the label, nothing more, nothing less. A plant-based product that looks, tastes and feels like traditional meat and dairy products every time.

Get the most out of the process

Robust, easy to use and IP65 certified, instruments based on near infrared (NIR) are ideal for monitoring fat, protein, moisture and other parameters of alternative protein and plant-based product processing and finished products.

Checking raw material avoids mistakes and rework downstream in the process and ensures that you pay the right price for protein ingredients.

Checking plant-based material in process helps to define and monitor batch targets. It ensures a more efficient process control, reduces costs and improves quality at every step of production.

Measurements can be made by anyone, and the instruments can be positioned at the production line, in the laboratory or directly in-line in the process. Learn more in this guide about near infrared (NIR) analysis.

Agile plant-based meat quality analysis speeds up product development

The ability to test quickly and repeatedly at no extra cost is essential when developing the next best-seller plant-based product. Rapid on the spot tests on a variety of samples minimise R&D costs and shortens the journey of developing a new plant-based product from R&D to market. A single test taking less than a minute delivers multiple parameters fulfilling many, if not all labelling requirements. Read more

Meet regulatory and customer expectations with reliable and traceable finished product analysis

Meet regulatory and customer expectations with reliable and traceable plant-based meat quality analysis

Plant-based meat quality analysis at the critical final stage of production helps you to limit liabilities and potentially damaging product recalls. Instead you can enjoy the peace of mind that comes from knowing your products meet specifications.

The majority of alternative protein and plant-based meat quality analysis can be performed using rapid routine analysis with NIR, but certified chemical analysis methods are also often required for validation of compliance with certain end-product criteria. If you are engaged in traditional laboratory analysis, safe and reliable solutions help you to give reference analysis results with speed and accuracy. For chemical analysis we can provide a complete range of solutions aimed at automating steps for speed and safety while minimising use of chemicals.