What is Agtron?
Agtron has been manufacturing analytical equipment for the food industry for over 50 years. Our vast experience in the food industry plays a vital role in maintaining consistent quality for many of the most respected food companies in the world.
Quality and Consistency Matter
Accurately measuring and quantifying process related variables provides information essential for product consistency. If you are roasting coffee, par-frying potatoes, producing snack foods, working with fruits, vegetables, spices, or grains, there are Agtron analyzers that simplify the decision-making process associated with maintaining product quality. Uncomplicated sample preparation, easy to understand test results, and reliability are the hallmarks of Agtron equipment.
Agtron Analytical Equipment
Agtron offers several types of analyzers to fit different production requirements. Each unit is manufactured for the industrial environment and will provide accurate, repeatable results and easy to understand test result data.
For Larger Food Particles and Products
This analyzer is idea for measuring the color of products like nuts, chips, baked goods, and other irregular or larger geometry pieces. The unit measures a large area of samples (approximately 18in.sq.) and most products can be analyzed in their natural whole form eliminating the requirement for milling or selective sorting. The M‑SERIES III provides measured color results in a simplified format that helps operators make quick decisions on batch consistency and required process related adjustments.
For Fine Food Particles and Ingredients
The S-SERIES III is ideal for measuring the color of flours, small seeds, spices, slurries, food pigments, or other mostly color-homogenous products. The S‑SERIES III provides analytical results in a simplified format that helps operators make quick decisions on batch consistency.
As opposed to measuring color for coffee roast classification, the E20CP-III uses near-infrared technology because NIR offers a superior correlation to volatiles, organic chemistry associated with the aroma and flavor of coffee. The analyzers’ analytical scale of zero to one-hundred is easy to understand; where a zero (0.0) test score represents the thermal degradation of nearly all organic compounds to carbon and is devoid of coffee associated volatiles, and a one-hundred (100) test score, an extremely light roast, represents a sensory break point where some of the volatiles associated with roasted coffee are perceivable. Roast scores between 0.0 and 100 accurately represent the characteristics of all of the various roast classifications from extremely light to extremely dark. (The E20CP-III is also applicable to classifying cocoa bean roasting and chicory toasting).
The E30FP-III is a VIS/NIR (visible / near-infrared) hybrid analyzer tailored for potato fries, other oil fried products, air fried products, and some baked products. It quickly and accurately measures par-fry and post-fry providing potato and snack manufacturers the analytical information necessary to maintain consistent appearance and process control.
The M‑BASIC II is a cost effective base model coffee analyzer that offers NIR (near-infrared) measurements for coffee roast classification where accurate process control is essential. Its near-infrared technology provides essential high-resolution analytical data, perfect for smaller volume coffee roasters.
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In addition to the above products we can do Chips, French Fries, Extruded Snacks, and More
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ABOUT AGTRON INC.
Since its founding in the middle of the last century, Agtron Inc. has been a pioneering leader in food and process technology. Flexibility, ease of operation, high resolution, and excellent repeatability in the production/industrial environment make Agtron a leader in setting and maintaining standards.
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Features That Make a Difference
Agtron analyzers are simple to operate, even by non-technical personnel, and produce repeatable easy to understand test results that greatly simplify process control and product quality. They are rugged, designed for industrial environments, and built to handle busy production lines while maintaining long-term reliability. Agtron analyzers offer fast quality checks, reduced product variability, and insure confident production decisions.
Experience Matters
Agtron analyzers are utilized globally by many food sectors including coffee, potatoes, grains, flour, seeds, fruits, vegetables, spices, additives, pigments, candy, and baked goods. Whatever your product, you can trust Agtron and our over 60 years of experience in food analytics for results that will reduce waste, save time, and help maintain your product standards. Contact us today to discuss your needs or request a demo. With Agtron, every reading brings you closer to perfect consistency.
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