Many chilli products make bold claims about the peppers they contain, but how much heat actually makes its way into the final product? In this article, we'll examine a chilli-infused olive oil containing sun-dried tomatoes and chilli, and demonstrate how the FoodSense Generation 4 system can be used to estimate its Scoville Heat Units (SHU). Unlike traditional chilli sauces or powders, infused oils present a unique analytical challenge because oil-based samples do not readily mix with the...

In this video, we perform a live triplicate analysis of a Moju Ginger Shot using the FoodSense Generation 4 platform. The goal is to measure the total gingerol concentration and assess the repeatability of the method by calculating the Relative Standard Deviation (RSD) across three independent sample preparations. ✅ No editing ✅ Three separate measurements ✅ Sample dilution and preparation shown live ✅ Statistical assessment of precision 📊 Results Three measurements were obtained: Sample...

Ginger shots have become increasingly popular thanks to their bold flavour and association with health and wellness. Whether sold in supermarkets, health food stores, or cafés, consumers often want to know how much ginger is really present in these products. For manufacturers, ensuring consistency from batch to batch can be a significant challenge. At Zimmer and Peacock, we have developed rapid sensor-based approaches that enable gingerol measurements to be performed in seconds rather than...