Co2 monitoring for dairy product contamination

Ensure product safety by rapidly detecting microbial contamination in dairy and beverage packaging through non-destructive CO2 monitoring.

Monitors CO2 Levels for Microbial Detection

The EVO Trace CO2 from Antares Vision Group is a laboratory instrument uniquely designed to address microbial contamination through precise CO2 monitoring in the headspace of containers. It employs laser spectroscopy for non-destructive and automatic measurement, making it ideal for quality control labs in dairy and beverage industries. This system excels in detecting spoilage in products, such as yogurt cups and juice bottles, by measuring trace CO2 concentrations indicative of microbial growth. The EVO Trace CO2 facilitates integration into existing quality control frameworks, offering maintenance-free operation and reliable, repeatable results. Suitable for all types of bottle closures, it operates maintenance-free with no consumables required, ensuring uninterrupted operational efficiency. Perfect for dairy manufacturers, beverage producers, and food industry companies seeking robust microbial detection solutions.

Benefits

  • Ensures product safety by rapidly detecting microbial contamination.
  • Prevents spoilage with precise, non-destructive CO2 monitoring.
  • Minimizes maintenance costs with a maintenance-free design.
  • Eliminates consumable costs through a non-invasive measurement method.
  • Protects brand reputation by ensuring consistent product quality.

General


Applications
Packaged beverages,Dairy products
End products
Cheese packages,Yogurt cups,Juice bottles,Soft drink cans,Milk bottles
Steps before
Quarantine,Packaging
Steps after
Spoilage Detection,Product Safety Assurance
Input ingredients
container headspace,trace CO2 concentrations,products in quarantine
Output ingredients
information on CO2 presence,contamination detection,presence of microorganisms,product spoilage indication
Market info
Antares Vision is renowned for providing inspection, track and trace, and quality control systems primarily to the pharmaceutical, food, and beverage industries, ensuring product integrity and supply chain transparency.

Technical Specifications


CO2 Detection Method
Laser Spectroscopy
Measurement Method
Non-destructive
Measurement Type
Non-invasive
Time to Detection (TTD)
24 hours for 1 CFU/mL
Container Compatibility
All bottle closures
Maintenance Requirement
Maintenance-free
Measurement Repeatability
Fast and repeatable
Temperature Measurement
Automatic
Consumables
No consumables or wear parts

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Laser spectroscopy
Detection speed
Fast,typical time to detection (TTD) of 24 hours
Measurement method
Non-destructive and non-invasive
Contamination detection
Microbial contamination via CO2 changes
Automation level
Automatic measurement of product temperature
Maintenance
Maintenance-free
User interface
User-friendly interface
Product safety assurance
Detects the presence of microorganisms
Sample compatibility
Suitable for all bottle closures

Product type Characteristics


Container compatibility
All bottle closures
Microorganism detection
Presence of CO2 increase

Custom Options


Control panel type
User-friendly interface