A biosensor has been developed that replaces elaborate quality control laboratory procedures with a more precise and comparatively instantaneous measurement of enzyme activity. To date it has only operated in batch processing. Incorporate the method into a commercial or pilot scale food blancher. Incorporate the new sensor in a pilot scale blancher.
Test results with and without the sensor active in lab and with major processor.
The new process is a more accurate and cost effective method to monitor the food packaging process. The sensors will be useful to throughout the food industry to reduce costs, and improve quality and competitiveness of PNW food products in the international market. The results have been submitted to journals and presented to industry and professional groups. Collado, A.R. 2000. Application of a fiber optic sensor for a rapid, in situ assay of vegetable peroxidase activity.