FlavourSpec®

FlavourSpec® Features

FlavourSpec®

A GC-IMS system designed to analyse the head space of liquid and solid samples without pre-treating the samples. Its high throughput capability automatically conditions and analyses large sample numbers.
The main features of the FlavourSpec® are:
  • Rapid analysis with results within minutes
  • Extremely sensitive, with detection levels at low ppbv or even pptv level
  • Integrated with spirometry for simple, safe and approved breath sampling
  • Reproducible analysis through highly advanced sample handling (patent pending)
  • Low maintenance, runs at atmospheric pressure, internal gas re-circulator (no separate gas supply needed)
  • Ability to build metabolite databases and characterise peak profiles
  • Principal Component Analysis (PCA) integrated functionality

Contact us for more information on purchasing a FlavourSpec® instrument, organising for a demonstration or feasibility study, if you have samples that you would like us to run for you on a FlavourSpec® instrument or if you would like an informal conversation about how FlavourSpec® might be able to help solve your analytics problem.

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Applications
Some FlavourSpec® use cases to date:

Matrix impact on flavour development

Understand how a change in formulation of food or beverage affects the product’s flavour.

Beer brewing: analysis and quality control

Quantification of vicinal diketones ensures reproducible beer quality, reduces brewing time and reduces production cost, all with the convenience of at-site testing.

Deterioration of fried products and frying oil

Crisps and frying oils – when exposed to light and/or temperature- oxidise with time, producing a wide series of aldehydes, ketones and acids so that they loose their flavour or become rancid.

Differentiation and authentication of rice

Rice is the world’s most widely consumed food, providing a fifth of the world’s daily calories. Controlling the quality of rice crops significantly impacts human nutrition globally.

Tobacco and cigarettes

Tobacco and cigarettes are amongst the world’s highest value luxury goods, with a global turnover of hundreds of billions of dollars. A reliable and fit-for-purpose quality control strategy is non-negotiable to make sure that flavour, smell and shelf life are optimal. GC-IMS is able to do this.

Analysis of olive oil

Extra virgin olive oil is a premium and on occasion controversial product the world over. Being able to authenticate status and origin of the olive oil adds significant value across the value chain.

Milk and dairy products

Demand for milk and dairy products has increased exponentially in our globalised society, bringing with it opportunities and challenges around expanding product ranges. This is a perfect niche for FlavourSpec® to fill.
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Specifications
Specifications
Working principle Ion Mobility Spectrometry
Ionisation ß-radiation source (Tritium (3H))
Activity 300 MBq, below the exemption limit of 1 GBq, EURATOM guideline
Drift voltage polarity Positive and negative, switchable
Sampling Direct though mouthpiece, controlled by precise Spirometer
Range Semi-quantitative, typically low ppbv
Dynamic range 1-3 orders of magnitude
Display 6.4″ TFT, VGA-Display
Input unit Rotary pulse encoder
Processor 400 MHz X-scale
Data acquisition Ultra-fast ADIO-board
Data processing X-board / Baseboard
Data storage 2 GB Compact-Flash
Communication RS232, USB, Ethernet
Electrical connectors 2 x D-Sub 9-pole (for modem, console), D-Sub 15-pole (for external devices), RJ45 (for digital modem or SSH), 2 x USB-A
Power supply 100-240 V AC, 50-60 Hz (external supply), 24 V DC / 5A, XLR-connector (internal)
Power consumption < 180 Watt
Dimensions 449 x 375 x 177 mm (WxDxH)
Weight 15.5 kg
Housing 19″ compatible, IP 20 enclosure, EMC certificated
Cooling Axial ventilator, temperature controlled, max. 5.5 m3/h
Gas connectors 3 mm stainless steel Swagelok connectors for gas in- and outlet

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