SalmoFan™
Color fan for salmonids pigmented with CAROPHYLL® pink (astaxanthin)
Minimum order quantity is 5
How to measure salmonid flesh color using the SalmoFan™ ?
Attention must be paid to the following factors during the determination of fillet color using the SalmoFan™.
- The SalmoFan™ has been designed for use with salmonid fillets where the fish have been fed with diets containing CAROPHYLL® pink astaxanthin
- The evaluation is best conducted against a grey background to eliminate the effects of adjacent colors
- The color matching procedure is preferably carried out in daylight. If fluorescent light is used, cool daylight fluorescent characteristics are recommended to prevent color distortion
- The blades of the SalmoFan™ should be held just above an area on the fillet that is representative of the whole fillet. Select the fan blade that most closely matches the fish fillet being sampled and record the reading.
- For consistent results, the evaluation of fillets should be carried out by the same observer, or observers, who should be pre-tested for color perception.
Precautions
To avoid fading or other changes in the colors, the SalmoFan™, when not in use, must be protected from light.
Cleaning
The SalmoFan™ has been developed for easy cleaning and disinfection. This should be part of the quality routine for all food processing applications.
Color requirements
The salmonid flesh color which are preferred by buyers and customers in different countries, and for different processes, are highly variable and therefore color requirements must be agreed upon by the individuals concerned
| Weight | 0.080000 kg |
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| Country of Manufacture | Netherlands |
CAROPHYLL® – Because Color Matters
Much of the pleasure we derive from food comes from its visual appearance, so the color of food ingredients is extremely important. We offer products that allow consistent delivery of precisely-pigmented egg yolks, poultry and fish.
Carotenoids play an important role in animal feed. They are vital antioxidants and also vitamin A precursors.
Their most important role in poultry farming and aquaculture however, is their ability to improve the appearance of products such as egg yolks, chicken skin and fish flesh.
Carotenoid levels vary from one plant to another, and unless poultry and fish diets are provided with supplements, the result will be variation in the appearance of food products.
Our CAROPHYLL® range of carotenoid additives allows producers to deliver precisely-colored and pigmented food reliably and consistently. We have combined our quality products, our unique beadlet technology and our many years’ experience to provide a great method for improving product quality and increasing consumer confidence.
