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Computer Image Analysis as a Method of Evaluating the Quality of Selected Fine-Grained Food Mixtures

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  • Dominika Barbara Matuszek

    (Faculty of Production Engineering and Logistics, Opole University of Technology, 45-758 Opole, Poland)

  • Łukasz Andrzej Biłos

    (Faculty of Production Engineering and Logistics, Opole University of Technology, 45-758 Opole, Poland)

Abstract

This work presents the possibility of using computer image analysis to assess the quality of fine-grained food mixtures. The research was carried out using a mixture of wheat flour and algae. These types of ingredients are used, among others, to produce pasta, which is a functional food due to its enrichment with algae. The tests were carried out for mixtures with different shares of algae: 2%, 3% and 4% w / w . Mixing was carried out in a 3D mixer (Turbula ® mixer), in which 20, 40 and 60 mL mixing vessels were placed. At the end of the process, samples were taken from four parts (sectors) of the mixing vessels, and then photos were taken with a digital camera. For this purpose, a specially prepared chamber was used, ensuring stable conditions for taking photos. The obtained images were analyzed in the Patan ® program, determining the color on the RGB-256 scale. The obtained values were compared with the previously prepared reference specimen (simple linear regression formula). Based on this, it was possible to determine the share of algae in the samples taken and thus to estimate the homogeneity of the tested mixtures. The obtained results indicate the high reliability of the proposed solution.

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  • Dominika Barbara Matuszek & Łukasz Andrzej Biłos, 2021. "Computer Image Analysis as a Method of Evaluating the Quality of Selected Fine-Grained Food Mixtures," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(6), pages 1-14, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:13:y:2021:i:6:p:3018-:d:514298
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    1. Zygmunt Sobol & Tomasz Jakubowski & Piotr Nawara, 2020. "Correction: The Effect of UV-C Stimulation of Potato Tubers and Soaking of Potato Strips in Water on Color and Analyzed Color by CIE L*a*b* Sustainability 2020, 12 , 3487," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 12(18), pages 1-5, September.
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