Hyperspectral Imaging

The potential applications of hyperspectral imaging (HSI) are quality monitoring of beverages specifically in selection of raw materials, process monitoring, compositional analysis, prediction of functional properties, and authentication. Application of HSI in food safety and quality includes detection of contaminants, identification of defects, and quantification of constituents. The most prominent commercial application of HSI remains in the areas of agricultural raw material, food ingredients, and finished food products. As a global issue, food safety is receiving increasing attention in both developed and developing countries. The quality and food safety can be evaluated in many different methods and techniques such as traditional sensory evaluation and chemical and microbiological analysis. Coffee is one of the most popular beverages in the world. The quality or taste of beer depends on the type or source of wort used. Beer is an alcoholic beverage of intense consumption and can be found almost everywhere.