Method and apparatus for determining quality of fruit and...

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2006-08-04

2011-12-06

Punnoose, Roy M (Department: 2886)

Optics: measuring and testing

Of light reflection

Reexamination Certificate

active

08072605

ABSTRACT:
A method for determining the quality and ripeness of fruit and vegetable products includes the steps of irradiating a fruit or vegetable product with radiating light; measuring the absorbance of the product at the wavelengths of 670 nm and 720 nm; determining the difference of absorbances measured at the wavelengths of 670 nm and 720 nm.

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