{"id":340043,"date":"2025-01-29T13:39:57","date_gmt":"2025-01-29T12:39:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hunterlab.de\/color-measurement-of-spices\/"},"modified":"2025-12-23T15:42:46","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T14:42:46","slug":"colour-measurement-of-spices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hunterlab.eu\/en\/colour-measurement-of-spices\/","title":{"rendered":"Color measurement of spices"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#x201D;1&#x2033; _builder_version=&#x201D;4.16&#x2033; global_colours_info=&#x201D;{}&#x201D; theme_builder_area=&#x201D;post_content&#x201D;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#x201D;4.16&#x2033; background_size=&#x201D;initial&#x201D; background_position=&#x201D;top_left&#x201D; background_repeat=&#x201D;repeat&#x201D; hover_enabled=&#x201D;0&#x2033; global_colours_info=&#x201D;{}&#x201D; theme_builder_area=&#x201D;post_content&#x201D; sticky_enabled=&#x201D;0&#x2033;][et_pb_column type=&#x201D;4_4&#x2033; _builder_version=&#x201D;4.16&#x2033; custom_padding=&#x201D;|||&#x201D; global_colours_info=&#x201D;{}&#x201D; custom_padding__hover=&#x201D;|||&#x201D; theme_builder_area=&#x201D;post_content&#x201D;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#x201D;4.27.4&#x2033; background_size=&#x201D;initial&#x201D; background_position=&#x201D;top_left&#x201D; background_repeat=&#x201D;repeat&#x201D; hover_enabled=&#x201D;0&#x2033; global_colours_info=&#x201D;{}&#x201D; theme_builder_area=&#x201D;post_content&#x201D; sticky_enabled=&#x201D;0&#x2033;]<\/p>\n<p>The <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_Colorimetry\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hunterlab.eu\/en\/glossar\/colour\/\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">colour<\/a> of spice always provides information about its quality. A rich, intense <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_Colorimetry\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hunterlab.eu\/en\/glossar\/colour\/\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">colour<\/a> indicates a high content of essential oils &#x2013; crucial for a strong aroma and pronounced seasoning power. Determining spice <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_Colorimetry\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hunterlab.eu\/en\/glossar\/colour\/\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">colour<\/a> presents several challenges &#x2013; from controlling the cost of expensive spices to ensuring effective quality testing. HunterLab&#x2019;s <a>ColorFlex L2<\/a> easily masters these and other measurement requirements, minimizes waste and guarantees maximum <a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hunterlab.eu\/en\/glossar\/precision\/\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">precision<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-340027\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hunterlab.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ColorFlexL2-spices-9501-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Colour measurement of spices with the ColorFlex L2\" width=\"2880\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hunterlab.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ColorFlexL2-spices-9501-scaled.jpg 2880w, https:\/\/www.hunterlab.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ColorFlexL2-spices-9501-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.hunterlab.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ColorFlexL2-spices-9501-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.hunterlab.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ColorFlexL2-spices-9501-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 2880px, 100vw\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Reasons for measuring the <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_Colorimetry\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hunterlab.eu\/en\/glossar\/colour\/\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">colour<\/a> of spices:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Measurement of <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_Colorimetry\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hunterlab.eu\/en\/glossar\/colour\/\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">colour<\/a> throughout the production phases.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Cost efficiency through repeatable <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_Colorimetry\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hunterlab.eu\/en\/glossar\/colour\/\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">colour<\/a> values, especially for more expensive types of spices.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Maintaining quality control by identifying deviations that could indicate compromised food safety.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>How the ColorFlex L2 can support the <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_Colorimetry\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hunterlab.eu\/en\/glossar\/colour\/\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">colour<\/a> control of spices:<\/p>\n<p>The ColorFlex L2 is a durable, reliable investment that fits perfectly into any environment with its compact dimensions. Easy to use with powders and granulates, it is ideal for measuring spices at various stages of production. The internal software includes all scales and indices used in the food industry. You can control costs of expensive spices by measuring small samples and reducing waste of end products. Results can be evaluated and analyzed by exporting data.<\/p>\n<p>The ColorFlex L2 is an optimal solution for measuring spice <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_Colorimetry\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hunterlab.eu\/en\/glossar\/colour\/\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">colour<\/a> with the following advantages:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Advanced software for more reliable measurement results and user-friendly operation.<\/li>\n<li>Reduces quality variations with a UV-controlled <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_Colorimetry\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hunterlab.eu\/en\/glossar\/light\/\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">light<\/a> source for measuring and quantifying samples.<\/li>\n<li>Offers an intuitive touch screen and smart interface to make measurement more efficient and user-friendly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And this is how you proceed when measuring with the ColorFlex L2 colorimeter:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Select the <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_Colorimetry\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hunterlab.eu\/en\/glossar\/colour\/\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">colour<\/a> scale\/indices, including illuminant\/observer.<\/li>\n<li>Standardize the device for a new measurement.<\/li>\n<li>Place the spice sample in the cuvette\/Petri dish and position it on the port plate of the <a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hunterlab.eu\/en\/glossar\/spectrophotometer\/\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">spectrophotometer<\/a>. Activate the built-in camera for more precise positioning.<\/li>\n<li>Evaluate the results using the different views to see if the sample meets your specified tolerances.<\/li>\n<li>Save the measured values to display or print them out later.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/hunterlab.co.uk\/products\/spectrophotometers\/colorflex-l2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ColorFlex L2<\/a> can be used as a stand-alone solution for measuring the <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_Colorimetry\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hunterlab.eu\/en\/glossar\/colour\/\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">colour<\/a> of spices, making it an excellent measurement device for harsh production environments as well as for research and development. Rely on solutions from HunterLab, the <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_Colorimetry\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hunterlab.eu\/en\/glossar\/colour-measurement\/\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">colour measurement<\/a> experts with over 70 years of experience in the industry. <a href=\"https:\/\/hunterlab.co.uk\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Contact us<\/a> for a quote or to discuss your requirements.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_Colorimetry\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hunterlab.eu\/en\/glossar\/colour\/\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">colour<\/a> of spice always provides information about its quality. A rich, intense <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_Colorimetry\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hunterlab.eu\/en\/glossar\/colour\/\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">colour<\/a> indicates a high content of essential oils &#x2013; crucial for a strong aroma and pronounced seasoning power. Determining spice <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_Colorimetry\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hunterlab.eu\/en\/glossar\/colour\/\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">colour<\/a> presents several challenges &#x2013; from controlling the cost of expensive spices to ensuring effective quality testing. 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