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LACTOSCAN
Compared with the traditional chemical methods |
Compared to most traditional chemical methods, Lactoscan is a very easy and safe automatic analysis method. It provides fast and reliable results.
In the following table are listed the benefits of Lactoscan, compared with a chemical fat testing method such as Gerber:
| Features |
Lactoscan |
Chemical fat testing |
| Analysis time |
Approx. 90, 60, 30 sec. |
> 12 minutes |
| Parameters |
fat, protein, lactose, solids-non-fat, freezing point depression, added water, milk temperature, solids, density. |
Fat only |
| Operation |
Operator independent
For non-skilled users |
Very operator dependent
For skilled laboratory personnel |
| Measurement |
Automatic |
Manual |
| Stability |
Simple and robust construction and no human errors |
Includes many accessories in testing and human handling |
| Accuracy |
2% CV |
~ 2.5% CV |
| Sample handling |
No sample treatment - analysis of cold samples |
Centrifuging, water bath, chemicals |
| Reagents |
No reagents |
Hazardous chemicals — e.g.sulphuric acid |
| Technology |
Ultrasonic technology |
Approved reference method |
| Safety |
Offers operator safety |
Not safe to use |
| Value of ownership |
Low cost per analysis and quick adjustment in production for optimal production economy. For Cost per Milk Sample Comparison
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Costs for glass bottles, butyrometers, centrifuge, chemicals, labor and long testing time => delay inproduction adjustment |
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