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Using MicromATR Vision™ for Food Analysis: Measurement of the Macro-Nutrients

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David W. Schiering,Czitek

This application note describes the measurement of food macronutrients by diamond attenuated total reflectance (ATR) mid infrared spectroscopy. Specific examples include the measurement of sugar content of grapes (grape juice) and the measurement of fats in cheese, chocolate and milk.

 

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