APPLICATIONS / FOOD
Quality you can check as fast as you produce
Fat, protein, moisture and composition, measured on the spot, batch after batch, so quality control moves at the speed of your line, not the other way around.
THE SOLUTION
Quality control that keeps pace with your line
NIRStudio pairs one handheld device with a calibration model, ready off-the-shelf for our most common food materials, or built around the samples you provide.
Instant quality checks
Fat, protein, moisture and more, compared against spec in seconds, not a lab queue.
No sample preparation
Scan solids, liquids and pastes directly. Nothing to extract, dilute or prepare first.
Instant results
Bluetooth-paired to the NIRStudio app on your phone. Results appear before you have finished logging the batch.
Off-the-shelf or custom-built
Start with a validated model for olive, meat or cheese, or we calibrate one around your own material.
READY TODAY
Off-the-shelf models, no custom calibration needed
These four run on a validated model out of the box. Explore each one for the parameters it covers.
Olive & Olive Oil
Free fatty acid, peroxide value, polyphenols, and blend or origin checks, on fruit or oil.
Fresh Meat
Fat, protein, salt and moisture in beef and pork, at intake or on the line.
Live Salmon
Fat and moisture measured directly on the fish, on the farm, with no harvesting required.
LIVE RESULTS
See what one scan tells you
Example output from three custom-calibrated categories. For anything without a validated model yet, we build one around your samples.
Edible oil
- Free fatty acid 0.28%
- Peroxide value within range
- Moisture 0.06%
- Total polar compounds nominal
Cocoa and fermented ingredient
- Fermentation stage complete
- Moisture 6.2%
- Fat content 53.4%
- Brix (pulp) 14.8 °Bx
- Polyphenol content nominal
Spice and seasoning
- Identity match
- Essential oil content nominal
- Moisture 9.1%
- Batch consistency consistent
Illustrative values shown for format only. Your model parameters and thresholds are set during calibration, against your own reference samples.
BUILT TO ORDER
Custom-calibrated for what else you handle
Beyond the off-the-shelf models above, we build a calibration around your own reference samples for anything else on your line.
Other dairy
- Fat
- Protein
- Moisture
- Sugar content
- Batch consistency
Fish & seafood
- Fat
- Moisture
- Protein
- Salt content
- Freshness indicators
Cocoa & fermented ingredients
- Fermentation stage
- Polyphenols
- Moisture
- Fat content
- Brix (pulp)
Edible oils & fats
- Free fatty acid
- Peroxide value
- Moisture
- Total polar compounds
Spices & seasonings
- Identity
- Essential oil and potency
- Moisture
- Salt content
- Batch consistency
Coffee
- Moisture
- Caffeine content
- Roast degree
- Fat content
Eggs & egg products
- Protein
- Fat
- Moisture
- Freshness indicator
Poultry & chicken
- Fat
- Protein
- Moisture
- Salt content
- Added water content
Plant-based proteins
- Protein content
- Moisture
- Fat content
- Fiber content
WHY IT MATTERS
A result while the batch is still on the line
An off-spec batch costs you time and yield whether you catch it at intake or after the fact. Scanning at the line lets you correct course before a batch runs to waste.
Every scan is logged with a timestamp, device ID and result, building a record of consistency across suppliers, batches and shifts, not just a single pass or fail.
~3 min
Scan to result, on the line
1
Device, every material type
100%
Client ownership of scan data
HOW IT WORKS
Three steps, seconds to a result
Once your model is loaded, testing is this simple.
1. Connect
Pair the device with the NIRStudio app on your phone.
2. Scan
Place the device on the sample and press the button.
3. Result
See the result in the app, in seconds.
YOUR MODEL
How your model gets built
For anything outside the off-the-shelf list, it starts with your reference data: real samples from the real conditions your team works in.
Step 1. Scan and send
Scan your sample with the device, and send the same sample to a lab for certified reference analysis.
Step 2. We build your model
We match your device scans to the lab results and build a calibration validated against them.
Step 3. Ready to use
Your model loads into the NIRStudio app, ready for your team to scan against, at intake or on the line.
Not sure NIR will catch your specific quality issue? Start with a feasibility study: a short device rental and an initial model to confirm it works on your material before committing to a full build.
FAQ
Questions we hear from food QC teams
Can one device run both an off-the-shelf model and a custom one?
Yes. Load as many models onto the same device and app as you need, an off-the-shelf olive model and a custom spice model for instance, and switch between them without new hardware.
Does it work without an internet connection?
Yes. Scanning and results work offline. Data syncs to your dashboard once you are back online.
How does this compare to lab testing?
NIRStudio gives a fast, non-destructive read against your spec or reference, well suited to day-to-day quality and consistency checks. It is built to complement certified lab testing, not replace it in every case. For regulated certification claims, lab confirmation may still be required.
Can you build a model for a material that is not listed here?
Yes, this is what custom calibration is for. Send us representative samples covering the range you handle, and we build and validate a model around them.
What support is available?
Email, phone and video-call support, plus scheduled model updates as your materials or suppliers change.
MORE APPLICATIONS
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AGRICULTURE
Field to harvest
Soil, crops, feed, silage and fertilizer analyzed on the spot, from field to harvest.
PHARMA & COUNTERFEIT
Authenticate on the spot
Authenticate medicines, tobacco and branded goods on the spot, non-destructively.
INDUSTRIAL
Identity and QC
Polymers, raw materials and cosmetics checked for identity, homogeneity and mix ratio.
Tell us what you need to check
NIRStudio runs validated models for olive, meat, cheese and live salmon today, and builds custom ones for everything else you handle. Every project starts with a conversation about your samples and what consistent quality needs to look like on your line.