Make Freshness Visible !

Features of the Freshness Meter
In collaboration with Hokkaido University, which has a patent for TTI using the Maillard reaction,
we have created the Freshness Meter that can be used to check the freshness of cut flowers,
agricultural products and marine products. By mixing the two liquids enclosed in the sachet, theclear liquid turns dark brown over time and the freshness is visualized.
Another feature of this product is that it can be stored at room temperature before use.
* Bacteria-based TTI requires low-temperature storage equipment

What is TTI（Time Temperature Indicator）?
A device that changes color over time and temperature. It changes faster at higher temperatures andslower at lower temperatures. In other words, the color changes slowly if it is refrigerated or the temperature is low.
Integrated value oftime and temperature

ex.

480
240

It is known that freshness status of cut flowers, many agricultural products (fruits and vegetables),marine products, livestock products, processed foods, etc. can be checked with the "Integrated
Temperature (Temperature Time Value)". Before the development of TTI, it was necessary to collectand process data using data loggers, now it can be handled more easily.

How to use

Mix the two liquids by pushing
the sachet and penetrating
the center seal to make thereaction starts.

レRemove the release paperon the back and paste it on
the shipping box.

×The color of the reagent visible from thetransparent part of the seal makes it easy
to check if the Temperature Time Value
has reached 500 or 1000.

Cold chain for quality control of cut
flowers. Flowers must be storedand transported at the lowest
possible temperature.

The use of the Freshness Meter for cutflower sale with vaselife guarantee

Integrated temperature is an important factor for the longevity of cut flowers.
For a week-long guaranteed sale, the recommended Temperature Time Value of the procured flowers is 500 forbouquet makers. in some countries companies has adopted 300 for quality controls.

For a one-week guarantee
sale
a.

b.

"Cut Flower Vaselife" in light of "Integrated
Temperature"c. 4 days at stores

Flowersthat lastfor a weekd. 7 days in households

e. Safety factor
(**)

(*)
500300

1,920

3,360

1,000
計 7,080#1200#284

a. From growers to auctions / bouquet makers

#370

#4120

#5 #135 50( Breakdown of Temperature Time Value)#1.During harvest and post-harvest 25℃ x 8h = 200#2.Druing storage at farms
7℃ x 12h = 84
#3.From growers to auctions
7℃ x 10h = 70
#4.During storage at auctions
20℃ x 6h = 120#5.From auctions to bouquet makers 7℃ x 5h = 35

Total 509

#2100

#3140

b. From bouquet makers toretail stores( Breakdown of Temperature TimeValue)
1.Storage
2.Process3.Transport

5℃ x 10h = 50
20℃ x 5h = 100
20℃ x 7h = 140

Total 290(*)Temperature
It is assumed that the temperature at storesand households is 20 ℃. If the temperature
is 25 ℃, the vaselife will be shortened by25%.
(**)Safety Factor
When carrying out 7-day guarrantee sales,
it is important to check the vaselife for 9days at minimum.

The role of the Freshness Meter
The flower industry consists of domestic cut flowers and imported cut flowers.
Flowershops, processing manufacturers and funeral companies procure cut flowers. However, it is not possible to easily check the freshness status, such as whether the cut flowers
are exposed to high temperatures during the distribution process.
By attaching the Freshness Meter to cardboard boxes at the time of shipment will make itpossible to visually recognize whether the products have arrived at a temperature lower orhigher than your acceptable integrated temperature.
The Freshness Meter allows you to distribute fresh flowers and make the end-users enjoy theflowers longer.
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