1. Spectrophotometer for quick and easy control of Food
BRUINS INSTRUMENTS
Spectrophotometer
for quick and easy control of
Food

2. BRUINS INSTRUMENTS 1979 founded by Hans Joachim Bruins
1980 High end spectrophotometer developed
1982 Development of the monochromator, basic electronics and software of the InfraTec
delivery of more than 5000 InfraTec monochromators to Tecator

3. BRUINS INSTRUMENTS 1988 Introduction of OMEGA 20 Modular design
UV-VIS-NIR
Transmission
Reflectance
Transflectance

4. BRUINS INSTRUMENTS 1998 OMEGA 40 process spectrophotometer
OnLine analysis via fibre optic technique
Up till 8 channel simultaneous measurements
Measurement < 1 second

5. BRUINS INSTRUMENTS 1999 OmegAnalyzer F for food analysis
NIR Transmission measurements from 730nm till 1100nm
Analysis time < 1 minute

6. BRUINS INSTRUMENTS 2000 OmegAnalyzer G for whole grain
NIR Transmission measurements from 730nm till 1100nm
Analysis time
< 1 minute

7. BRUINS INSTRUMENTS
2001 OmegAnalyzer S whole grain for small sample volume e.g. Plant breeding etc.
Transmission measurements from
730nm till 1100nm
Analysis < 1 minute

8. BRUINS INSTRUMENTS 2002 InfraScan for powder, meal and liquids
Reflectance measurements
380nm till 2600nm
Analysis < 1 minute

9. BRUINS INSTRUMENTS 2003 AgriCheck for whole grain
NIR Transmission measurements from 730nm till 1100nm
Analysis time
< 1 minute

10. BRUINS INSTRUMENTS 2006 FoodCheck for production area
Stainless steel casing, completely sealed, IP65
NIR Transmission measurements from 730nm till 1100nm
Analysis time
< 1 minute

11. BRUINS INSTRUMENTS Sample presentation in Petry dish
By removing the sample holder easy cleaning due to flat surface

12. BRUINS INSTRUMENTS
2007 MultiCheck for whole grain, flour, mixed feed etc.
NIR Transmission and Reflectance measurements
Analysis time
< 1 minute

13. BRUINS INSTRUMENTS MultiCheck NIR Transmission for whole grain
NIR Reflectance for powder products like flour, bran, mixed feed, meal
Analysis time
< 1 minute

14. BRUINS INSTRUMENTS 2008 FoodCheck Plus for meat and dairy industry
NIR Transmission and Reflectance measurements
Analysis time
< 1 minute

15. BRUINS INSTRUMENTS FoodCheck Plus
NIR Transmission for meat, cheese, butter, yoghurt
NIR Reflectance for powder products like spices, milk powder
Analysis time
< 1 minute

16. NIR = Near Infrared Spectroscopy
BRUINS INSTRUMENTS
NIR = Near Infrared Spectroscopy
Wavelength of Light
UV > VIS > NIR >(M)IR nm
(NIT / NIR)
Energy of Light

17. BRUINS INSTRUMENTS
Molecular Vibrations

18. BRUINS INSTRUMENTS
Molecular Vibrations

19. BRUINS INSTRUMENTS
Molecular Vibrations

20. BRUINS INSTRUMENTS NIR active groups O-H Water, Alcohol
C-H Carbohydrates (Starch, Sugar, Cellulose)
Fat / Oil
N-H Protein

21. BRUINS INSTRUMENTS NIR Analysis Typical properties analysed by NIR are
organic compounds like
Oil
Protein
Starch
And
Water
Useful concentration are in % range,
ppm or ppb level are normally impossible.

22. BRUINS INSTRUMENTS AgriCheck or OmegAnalyzer G/S Wheat: Protein
Moisture
Starch
Gluten
Sedimentation

23. BRUINS INSTRUMENTS AgriCheck or OmegAnalyzer G/S Barley: Protein
Moisture

24. BRUINS INSTRUMENTS AgriCheck or OmegAnalyzer G/S Malt: Protein
Moisture

25. BRUINS INSTRUMENTS AgriCheck or OmegAnalyzer G/S Maize: Protein
Moisture
Starch
Oil

26. BRUINS INSTRUMENTS AgriCheck or OmegAnalyzer G/S Soybeans: Protein
Moisture
Fibre
Oil

27. BRUINS INSTRUMENTS
OmegAnalyzer G/S
Rape seed:
Moisture
Oil

28. BRUINS INSTRUMENTS FoodCheck: Meat and sausages Fat Water Protein
Collagen - Non collagen protein
(Salt)

29. BRUINS INSTRUMENTS FoodCheck: Pet Food Fat Water Protein Collagen
(Salt)

30. BRUINS INSTRUMENTS FoodCheck: Convenience products (precooked food)
Fat
Water
Protein
(Salt)
(Total energy)

31. BRUINS INSTRUMENTS FoodCheck: Dairy products (cheese, butter, yoghurt)
Fat
Total solids
Protein
Lactose
(Salt)

32. BRUINS INSTRUMENTS
FoodCheck: Confectionary (chocolate, sweets, marzipan, honey, molasses)
Fat
Water
Total Solids
Sugar

33. BRUINS INSTRUMENTS
FoodCheck: Ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard, salad dressing
Total solids
Fat
Sugar
(Salt)

34. BRUINS INSTRUMENTS FoodCheck: Olives etc. Moisture Iodine value Oil
Saponification value

35. BRUINS INSTRUMENTS InfraScan: Flour Protein Moisture Starch Gluten
Zeleny
(Ash)

36. BRUINS INSTRUMENTS InfraScan: Milk Powder Fat Moisture Protein Lactose
(Ash)

37. BRUINS INSTRUMENTS InfraScan: Chocolate and ingredients
Cocoa, Milk powder etc.
Fat
Moisture
Sugar

38. BRUINS INSTRUMENTS
InfraScan: Hops
Moisture
α-Acids

39. BRUINS INSTRUMENTS MultiCheck: Mixed Feed / - Ingredients Protein
Moisture
Fat
Starch
Fibre
(Ash)

40. BRUINS INSTRUMENTS MultiCheck: Oil Seeds / - Meal Protein Moisture Fat
Starch
Fibre
(Ash)

41. BRUINS INSTRUMENTS AgriCheck & OmegAnalyzer Calibration
Wheat protein: N=163, SEP=0.136, R² =

42. BRUINS INSTRUMENTS OmegAnalyzer Calibration
Flour protein: N=120, SEP=0.177, R² =

43. BRUINS INSTRUMENTS OmegAnalyzer Calibration
Flour moisture: N=120, SEP=0.124, R² = 0.939

44. BRUINS INSTRUMENTS OmegAnalyzer Calibration
Meat Fat: Total range %, SEC=1.7, R² = 0.992

45. BRUINS INSTRUMENTS OmegAnalyzer Calibration
Meat Water: Range %, SEC=1.6, R² = 0.989

46. BRUINS INSTRUMENTS OmegAnalyzer Calibration
Meat Protein: Range %, SEC=0.7, R² = 0.971