YolkFan™
Color fan for layers pigmented with CAROPHYLL® red and CAROPHYLL® yellow
Minimum order quantity is 5
dsm-firmenich has studied consumer preferences in many parts of the world and found that, while preferences vary, consumers in most countries prefer an egg yolk color with a dsm-firmenich YolkFan™ value of 12 or more.
The dsm-firmenich YolkFan™ offers a simple, accurate and consistent means of measuring egg yolk color. To ensure optimal accuracy during measurement, the following factors should be taken into consideration.
How to measure egg yolk color using the YolkFan™ ?
The evaluation should be carried out against a white, non-reflective surface, to eliminate the influence of adjacent colors.
The blades of the dsm-firmenich YolkFan™ should be held immediately above the egg yolk and viewed vertically from above, with the blade numbers facing down and the yolk positioned between the tips of the blade. The reader should always face the side of the blade without numbers and show the number to the assistant for recording. The fan should be closed from one egg to the next to ensure the independence of every measurement.
Precautions
The evaluation should be carried out using indirect daylight and not artificial light. The use of indirect light prevents distracting reflections from the glossy surface of the yolk. The evaluation of any experimental series should be carried out by the same trained observer. The series should comprise anything between 4 and 15 eggs (depending on variability), and these should be evaluated individually.
Cleaning
When the evaluation is complete, the dsm-firmenich YolkFanTM should be cleaned and stored away from direct sources of light.
| Weight | 0.064000 kg |
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| Country of Manufacture | Germany |
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.
