Pocket Scanner Helps Reduce Food Waste

Jan-03-19 An infrared pocket scanner able to detect food freshness and ripeness degree could reduce food waste.

Developed by the team at Fraunhofer as part of the “We Rescue Food” alliance, the inexpensive pocket scanner is equipped with a high-precision near-infrared (NIR) sensor. As infrared light is beamed at the product, the spectrum of the reflected light is measured to determine the chemical composition of the food, which can then be used to determine ripeness or detect counterfeits. By using smaller, more affordable sensors, the team was able to keep the cost of the device low without sacrificing quality.

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