Near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy: an innovation in aquafeed production
NIR is an accurate and fast analysis method that is well suited for the quantitative determination of nutrients in ingredients and feed.
In essence, light energy is transmitted to a sample that is absorbed by the nutrients in the sample. The amount of energy absorbed is translated by mathematical equations into concentrations of the individual nutrients in the sample.
Setting global standards
NIR instruments are installed in all Skretting plants worldwide and provide fast and accurate analysis of feed ingredients, intermediates and finished feed.
Every year, Skretting analyses 600,000 samples, generating 3 million analytical results that set the standards globally. Skretting Aquaculture Innovation (AI) is responsible for innovations, calibration development, performance monitoring and support to Skretting's plants through our global NIR network.
Accurate analysis
The NIR analytical equipment installed at all Skretting plants worldwide provides fast and accurate analysis of all raw materials, meal mixtures and finished feed.
"NIR is a very practical method for production and quality equipment in feed mills," says Ørjan Breivik, NIR team leader at Skretting AI in Norway. "Samples need little to no preparation and multi-parameter results are available almost instantly. The information they produce allows formulators to ensure that finished feeds match specifications accurately and that customers receive feeds with all the benefits that the research team and product developers intended."
NIR is a very practical method for the production and quality equipment of our feed plants. Samples need little to no preparation, and multi-parameter results are available almost instantly.
