Food & Beverage Analysis

• Light Microscopy: This technique provides high-resolution images of food samples, allowing for the examination of microstructures, contaminants, and quality attributes.
• Super-Resolution Microscopy: Super-resolution techniques that can be applied to a wide range of food and beverage studies— from simplifying complex food matrices to revealing interactions between different components, such as proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates.
• Electron Microscopy (EM): Ultra-high resolution imaging to analyze the surface and internal structures of food products at the nanoscale.
• Confocal Microscopy: Three-dimensional imaging of food samples, providing detailed insights into the spatial distribution of components and contaminants.

Yes, ZEISS electron and X-ray microscopes are highly effective for identifying and characterizing foreign materials like metal shards, plastic fragments, or biological contaminants.

Yes, ZEISS microscopes are compatible with automated image analysis for food samples through the ZEISS arivis software portfolio. This advanced software suite offers several powerful features to enhance food sample workflows:

• AI-Powered Segmentation: The software utilizes artificial intelligence to accurately segment and classify different components within food samples, such as distinguishing between various types of cells, particles, and contaminants. This automated segmentation ensures precise and consistent analysis across multiple samples.
• Particle Analysis: ZEISS arivis software provides robust tools for particle analysis, enabling the detection, measurement, and characterization of foreign particles and contaminants within food samples. This includes determining particle size, shape, distribution, and concentration, which are critical for quality control and safety assessments.
• Batch Processing: The software supports batch processing capabilities, allowing for the simultaneous analysis of large sets of images. This significantly speeds up the workflow, making it efficient to handle high-throughput food sample analysis and ensuring timely results.
• Quantitative Analysis: Beyond simple visualization, the software offers comprehensive quantitative analysis tools. Researchers can extract and analyze numerical data from images, such as intensity measurements, area calculations, and volumetric data, providing deeper insights into the sample characteristics.

Yes, ZEISS can help with compliance in food safety standards and regulations. ZEISS imaging tools offer robust support for generating traceable and reproducible data, which is essential for audits and documentation aligned with global food safety standards. Key features include:

• Traceable Data Generation: ZEISS imaging systems ensure that all data collected during food analysis is traceable, meaning that every image and measurement can be linked back to its source. This is crucial for maintaining a clear audit trail and ensuring accountability in food safety processes.
• Reproducible Results: The advanced imaging techniques provided by ZEISS guarantee high reproducibility, allowing for consistent results across multiple analyses. This reliability is vital for meeting stringent food safety standards and regulations.
• Compliance with Global Standards: ZEISS imaging tools are designed to support compliance with major global food safety standards, including: