Application and potential of backscattering imaging techniques in agricultural and food processing – A review. (January 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Adebayo, Segun Emmanuel; Hashim, Norhashila; Abdan, Khalina; Hanafi, Marsyita
• Is Part Of: Journal of food engineering. Volume 169(2016:Jan.)
• Page Start: 155
• Page End: 164
• Publication Date: 2016-01
• Subjects: Diffuse reflectance -- Non-invasive -- Optical properties -- Fruit quality -- Scattering; Food industry and trade -- Periodicals; Food -- Analysis -- Periodicals; Aliments -- Industrie et commerce -- Périodiques; Aliments -- Analyse -- Périodiques; Aliments -- Recherche -- Périodiques; 664.005
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2015.08.006
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0260-8774

Abstract

Abstract: This review covers the application of backscattering imaging as a non-invasive technique for monitoring the quality of agricultural and food products. The review enumerates and discusses the concepts and various applications of laser light backscattering imaging (LLBI), multispectral laser backscattering imaging (MBI) and hyperspectral laser backscattering imaging (HBI). All the methods make use of laser light which varies in spectrum from visible up to near-infrared to detect changes in the quality of fresh produce. Emphasis is placed on applications which demonstrate promising potential for agricultural and food applications under various conditions. A critical review of the limitations is also given. Highlights: This review covers the application of backscattering imaging in agriculture. The review discusses the concepts and various applications of the systems. A critical review on analysis techniques and limitations is also being highlighted.