SCIO announced the launch of its handheld Cheese Analyzer. This portable near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy device provides fast, accurate, and non-destructive analysis of fat, moisture, and protein content in all types of cheese and curd in under 10 seconds, the company said.  

No need to prepare the sample, just hold the device up to the cheese and with the click of a button you can get instant, cloud-synced results to guide decision-making across all stages of production, it added.

The SCIO Cheese Analyzer is tailored specifically for cheesemaking. Whether on the floor of a large processing plant or in a small artisanal creamery, it delivers lab-grade results without the lab, SCIO stated.

“Cheesemakers told us they were losing vats because they didn’t have data fast enough,” said Penny Brown, senior product manager at SCIO. “So, we built something that gives them answers in seconds, requiring no cutting or grinding, and no lab delays. Just scan, decide, and take action.”

The SCIO Cheese Analyzer eliminates the need for lab testing. Just scan the surface of the cheese to get instant results for:

• Moisture content from 30% to 85%.
• Fat content from 5% to 40%.
• Protein content from 5% to 30%.

It works across all cheese types, including hard, semi-hard, soft, and fresh cheeses, and is optimized for use at temperatures between 59ºF and 104ºF (15ºC and 40ºC).