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NIR news
Volume 21 Issue 2, Pages 10–12 (2010)
doi: 10.1255/nirn.1174

Hyperspectral imaging: shining light on mushroom quality

A.A. Gowen,a C.P. O'Donnell,a G. Downeyb and J. Friasc
aBiosystems Engineering, School of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary Medicine, University College Dublin, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2, Ireland
bTeagasc, Ashtown Food Research Centre, Ashtown, Dublin 15, Ireland
cSchool of Food Science and Environmental Health, Dublin Institute of Technology, Cathal Brugha Street, Dublin 1, Ireland

Since its introduction in 1930, the common white mushroom has evolved into a multi-million Euro industry in Ireland. The mushrooms are graded by appearance and white and blemish free are the main criteria for quality. This article outlines the advantages of hyperspectral imaging for mushroom quality.

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