Breakout Session A - US Pharmacopeial Convention
Breakout Session A - US Pharmacopeial Convention
Breakout Session A - US Pharmacopeial Convention
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NIR Technology to Help<br />
Food Technology<br />
Karl H. Norris<br />
Consultant<br />
11204 Montgomery Rd,<br />
Beltsville, MD 20705<br />
knnirs@gmail.com<br />
Food Protein Workshop: Developing a Toolbox of Analytical<br />
Solutions to Address Adulteration, June 16-17,2009<br />
NIR Merits<br />
1. Many food constituents have an NIR signal.<br />
2. The absorption bands are of the correct magnitude for<br />
measurement with little or no sample preparation.<br />
3. Radiation sources are readily available.<br />
4. Rapid data collection, with good signal to noise.<br />
5. Detectors and associated electronics exist, and they<br />
continuing to improve.<br />
6. Windows, lenses, fibers, and standards are available.<br />
7. Chemometrics has grown with NIR technology.<br />
8. Computer technology is readily available.<br />
9. Many technologies available for collecting NIR spectra.<br />
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