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Method of detecting worms in meat

US5213830A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 19, 1990
Grant dateMay 25, 1993
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Expiry dateJun 19, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N33/12
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Method for quality control of meat products, especially fish flesh, with regard to the presence of worms. The product to be subjected to quality control, or a sample thereof, is exposed to electromagnetic radiation within the range of about 800-1800 nm, and the irradiation transmitted through said product or sample as a result of this irradiation, is analyzed for identification of characteristic absorption by worms in said product or sample.

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