Chroma Meters / Colorimeters
What is a Colorimeter?
A Colorimeter or Chroma Meter is an instrument used to measure the color of an object. It determines the concentrations of primary colors within an object to create an exact color signature. To maintain color quality control and ensure samples fall within color tolerances set by a user.
How does a Colorimeter Work?
They are tristimulus instruments used primarily for Quality Control applications. Tristimulus means that they have three color filters red, green, and blue. The instrument has a light source, which directs a beam of light to an object and then bounces back, meaning that the light passes through these colored filters.
From these light wavelengths, the device can measure values to determine the color of an object.
What does a Colorimeter measure?
Handheld colorimeters are very flexible in their uses across a wide range of industry-specific needs. There are many applications in the food industry; we have a range of instruments that are specialist equipment for measuring particular items such as coffee or tomatoes.
We have several resources to help you find out more about colorimeters. You can find out more about the uses of a colorimeter in our blog. Suppose you want to discover how our clients are using these products. In that case, you can read our case study on how peanut butter is measured to ensure quality consistency throughout the manufacturing process.
Curious if you need a colorimeter or a spectrophotometer. Both instruments measure color; however, they are quite different. We explain the differences in our blog.
The type of colorimeter required is dependent on what is measured. If you are unsure which product is right for you, contact us to help you find the right product for your needs.
The CR-400 Chroma Meter is a handheld, portable measurement instrument designed to evaluate the color of objects, particularly with smoother surface conditions or minimal color variation.
The CR-410 Chroma Meter is a handheld, portable measurement instrument designed to evaluate the color of objects, particularly with texture, uneven surface conditions, or a lot of color variation.
CR-410C Coffee Index Colorimeter
The CR-410C handheld coffee colorimeter is specifically designed to measure the color of whole green beans, roasted beans, and roasted coffee using industry standard measurements.
CR-410T Tomato Index Colorimeter
The handheld CR-410T tomato colorimeter uses a USDA approved index to measure and grade the color of processed tomato products.
CR-410FF French Fry Index Colorimeter
The handheld CR-410FF French fry colorimeter is an extremely accurate instrument for measuring the color of cooked French fries.
CR-410PB Peanut Butter Index Colorimeter
The CR-410PB handheld peanut butter colorimeter measures the color and quality of both peanut butter and whole roasted peanuts.
BC-10 Plus Baking Contrast Meter
The BC-10 Plus is a handheld, portable colorimeter designed to evaluate the color of baked, fried, smoked and processed foods as well as ingredients in various environments to ensure consistency in appearance.
The handheld CR-20 (combined successor to the CR-11, CR-13, CR-14), color reader, measures the color and whiteness of foods or raw materials in paste, solid, or powder form.