How to choose a FOSS analyser for dairy, grain, feed, meat and cheese

MilkoScan Mars is a compact FTIR analyser for raw and processed milk, cream and whey. It fits intake and routine laboratories that need core parameters for a fast batch decision. MilkoScan FT3 supports a broader range of liquid and semi-solid dairy products, standardisation, process and final-product control, and abnormality screening. FOSS states that FT3 provides automatic standardisation, adaptive sample handling and milk results from 30 seconds.

For laboratories working with GOST 32255-2013, compliance depends on the instrument, calibration, homogeneous sample preparation, reference-method checks and the quality-control procedure.

Infratec rapidly analyses whole grain, oilseeds and pulses at intake, segregation and storage without grinding. NIRS DS3 is a broader laboratory NIR platform for ground and unground samples, feed, raw materials and finished products when relevant calibrations are available. They often complement each other: Infratec accelerates batch decisions, while NIRS DS3 expands laboratory coverage.

ISO 12099 and its adopted versions define the framework for calibration, validation and comparison with reference results. They do not make every calibration universally valid for every crop or feed.

FoodScan 2 Meat supports rapid meat control from incoming material to final batch. FoodScan 2 Dairy / Cheese provides a dedicated workflow for cheese and solid dairy products. NIRS DS3 is considered when one laboratory covers several industries and manages separate calibration packages.

NIR and FTIR estimate protein rapidly from a spectrum. Kjeldahl determines total nitrogen and converts it to protein using a product factor. Kjeltec 9 with a Digestor and fume handling therefore complements rapid analysis through reference control, calibration verification and approved wet chemistry.

Selection starts with matrices, decisions made from results and sample throughput. Applicable GOST, ISO or internal procedures, parameter ranges, reference capability, traceability and laboratory utilities are then documented. Only then should models, calibrations, autosamplers, consumables, LIMS connectivity and service be compared.

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