Color Measurement in Foods

Since visual color judgments can be affected by a wide variety of factors, from plant lighting conditions and angle of observation to individual differences in color perception, instrumentation to measure color provides a subjective and consistent method of color quality control.

Color measurement systems are used to measure a broad range of food products. These include fresh and processed fruits and vegetables, formulated foods, dairy products, meat products, spices and flavors, cereals and grai…