Written by Sadia Zahin, Training Academy Manager at Bühler SORTEX
Written by Sadia Zahin, Training Academy Manager at Bühler SORTEX
This article dives into the food processing industry and answers the question: ‘What is optical sorting?’ Read on to discover the role of optical sorting and its benefits for consumers and processors.
In today's food processing industry, ensuring quality and safety is of high importance. Consumers expect fresh, delicious food, free from defects and foreign materials. Achieving this consistently, especially with high-volume production, can be a challenge.
This is where optical sorting comes in – a technology that uses the power of machine learning, light, cameras and ejectors, to remove everything unwanted in food, this can include unsightly defects, stones, sticks, plastic and metals, and even toxic molds. For consumers, this means safer food. And for processors, this means higher quality, helping to reduce the chance of product recall, and improve profit margins.
Imagine a system that inspects every single piece of food item, millisecond by millisecond. Optical sorters, with their high-resolution cameras and advanced algorithms, do exactly that. They can identify and remove discolorations, toxins, foreign objects like stones or plastic, and even defects invisible to the naked eye.
Contamination is a major concern in food processing. Optical sorters can detect even the slightest amounts of contamination, ensuring only the highest quality product reaches consumers. This minimizes the risk of recalls and promotes consumer trust in a brand.
Before optical sorting, manual sorting was prone to human error. Optical sorting, on the other hand, offers consistent, automated quality control 24/7. This ensures that every single package of food product meets the same high standards.
With over 75 years of experience and a global network of experts, we understand the unique challenges of each food sector. Our sorters utilize the latest advancements in cameras, lighting, and artificial intelligence to ensure the most accurate and efficient sorting possible.
By incorporating Bühler SORTEX optical sorting into your food processing operation, you can achieve a new level of quality, safety, and efficiency. Contact us today to learn how we can help you see the difference, sort smarter, and ultimately, deliver food your customers can trust.
