Smart Infrared Spectroscopy: Leveraging Cereal & Pulse Nutritional Value for Better Plant-Based Foods

Exploring how near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy is accelerating the development of better plant-based foods by enabling rapid, precise analysis of cereals and pulses.

Assessing key nutritional parameters such as protein, amino acids, fatty acids, and fiber, has traditionally required time-consuming lab work, but now, NIR-based analytics allow food producers to instantly evaluate the nutritional quality of ingredients non-destructively and at scale.

By leveraging these smart tools, companies can ensure their products meet high standards for nutrition and quality, accelerating innovation and consumer trust in the plant-based sector.

Key Takeaways

• NIR spectroscopy enables instant, non-destructive nutritional analysis of plant-based ingredients.


• It accelerates product development by replacing slow, traditional lab testing.


• It helps ensure high nutritional quality, boosting innovation and consumer trust.