FlavourSpec™

FlavourSpec is the ideal instrument for the analysis of the headspace of liquid and solid samples.

The simplicity of use and ability to handle multiple samples in automation make the FlavourSpec an innovative and trend setting
analytical tool.

It is ideal for applications in solving analytical questions in the food and beverage industry, such as:

• Control of storage conditions and packing materials
• Food freshness
• Control and optimisation of production processes
• Flavour evaluation and stability
• Test and authentication of raw materials and/or products etc.

The instrument configuration consists of a GC column coupled to an IMS detector to allow fast and enhanced selectivity of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in the headspace of solid and liquid samples.

Main features and benefits:

• Speed of analysis, with typical analysis lasting 3-7 minutes.
• Operates at atmospheric pressure and without a need for Helium.
• The automatic headspace injector allows the fully automatic handling of multiple samples, including sample preparation such as heating up and mixing.
• Extreme sensitivity, on the ppt to low ppb range
• Includes GAS’s in-house data acquisition, analysis and visualization software LAV.
• The software features include:
  • Matching of peak patterns with sensory-wise defined flavours
  • Classification of unknown samples and characterization of, for example, their quality.
  • Quantification of specific peaks for automatic concentration determination

Current users of the FlavourSpec include:

• Unilever
• Northumbria University in Newcastle

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