Edible Oils

The world’s leading edible oil manufacturers pay close attention to the color of their products because that ensures quality and purity. HunterLab provides the ideal color measurement solutions to ensure that the finished product is flawless and meets the specific standards that the edible oil industry demands. Our innovative color measuring instruments give producers quantitative values to accurately evaluate their quality.

Why use spectrophotometers to measure the color of edible oils?

Many in the industry are still using outdated visual comparison methods of color measurement. Spectrophotometers provide far greater accuracy, far greater consistency and are able to provide reliable inter-instrument agreements from anywhere on the globe.

Why measure the color of edible oils?​

Color and appearance measurements play a crucial part in the refining process of edible oils. This data helps to identify the optimum level of refinement and grading of edible oils before distribution. HunterLab spectrophotometers and QC solutions provide accurate and consistent color and appearance data that can improve the efficiency and consistency of your grading process.

Consumers depend on color as an indicator of quality when choosing the right oil for them. Even slight color or appearance changes indicate to consumers that something is wrong with their product or that the quality has changed. Hence maintaining the same color and appearance consistency throughout the production process of edible oils is an essential step in ensuring consistency and quality of the final product.

It is important to note that the color scale of edible oil changes at various production stages. You must measure the color accurately at each stage to minimize the risk of faulty batches. HunterLab’s spectrophotometers can be used from the start when monitoring the pigmentation levels of crude seeds to show signs of unexpectedly high levels of pigmentation due to unfavorable growing conditions. This data can alert production teams about problems that may require additional bleaching or blending methods which are often costly and time-consuming.

Edible oil products are susceptible to changes in temperature, lighting, storage conditions, and air quality. For instance, food-grade oil stored in temperatures above 65 degrees is prone to heat damage, which may cause a lighter shade of color. Likewise, oils overexposed to oxygen and bright lights, or natural sunlight will likely undergo undesirable color changes before they reach your customers. Using a spectrophotometer that can measure the color of edible oil against industry accepted color scales and indices can ensure that your brand reputation and profit margins are in check.

HunterLab’s color measurement solution for the edible oil industry can measure color and haze (turbidity) simultaneously. As a result, you only have to buy one tool for both measurements, and you only have to test your samples once to get both values. It also includes the unique feature of allowing the user to measure edible oil samples in round vials, square cuvettes or rectangular cuvettes. The best part is, your HunterLab spectrophotometer will accurately report LOVIBOND® RYBN 1” and 5.25” results, as well as AOCS RY 1” and 5.25” results, all in one test. Speed up measurement process time while minimizing product waste and cleanup time. HunterLab makes your quality assurance process simple with an easy-to-use modern interface, the latest data communication features, and all the pre-equipped color scales and indexes you need including Gardner, Hunter L,a,b, CIELAB, LOVIBOND® and AOCS RY.

In short, HunterLab ensures the best value by offering the lowest total cost of ownership, maintenance costs, service costs, our renowned long instrument lifespan and stellar customer service.

The HunterLab Advantage

Understanding and utilizing spectrophotometric technology can seem like a daunting task, but with the right tools and support, proper instrumentation can save valuable time and money. At HunterLab, we specialize in both the food industry and liquid sample measurement. Our spectrophotometers follow specific design elements that are intended to meet the needs and challenges of specific food markets and our customer support team specializes in creating an ongoing relationship with the client. Contact HunterLab today to learn more about our product options and our dedication to the world of color measurement.