pH measurement of meat products with LaquaT win
As TCVN 7046:2002, fresh meat has pH value in the range of 5.5 to 6.2, after a temporary storage period & not improperly preserved, rancid meat has pH value below 5.3. LAQUAtwin is a series of pen type meter, application “Ion Specific Electrode” (ISE) technology, can measure pH, conductivity, calcium, nitrate, Potassium, Sodium. Only a small size of sample, LaquaTwin flat electrode will give you result quickly.
How to use it
Meat is sliced, crushed, and then set on pH electrode, the measured value is when the reading is stable. It has a handy carrying case to bring on site, possibly to the market
Result
Measurement results show stable, good result in meat measuring, fairly accurately reflects the business situation, consumption of meat on the Hanoi market. Please refer to the article "Hanoi put testing meter in the food wholesale market", VNEXPRESS posted on March 1, 2014.
Hanoi put testing meter in the food wholesale market
Handheld testing meters will be installed in wholesale market and several major markets in Hanoi to help consumers check food safety.
Department of Agriculture will take charge of this project, to purchase equipment, and set up a scheme to which established quality control department of food safety and fast inspection equipment of food safety in the wholesale markets in a specific route.
Source: vnExpress, Saturday, 1/3/2014. |
Photo: Nam Phuong |