USING FLUORESCENCE MEASUREMENTS FOR CHARACTERIZING PROTEIN GEL-FIRMING PROCESSES

摘要

The present invention relates to a method of predicting the cutting-time of coagulating milk based upon time parameters generated from fluorescence measurements. The method includes the steps of (a) measuring a change in the fluorescence response of coagulating milk, (b) generating time parameters from the fluorescence response, and (c) using time parameters and a cutting time prediction equation to predict cutting time. Additionally, an additional method is provided for determining a cutting time prediction equation by regression analysis.

主权项

1. A method of generating and using time parameters to predict the cutting time of a milk coagulum comprising:
measuring, by fluorescence sensor, a fluorescence response change of said milk coagulum; generating, by said controller, a first time parameter from said fluorescence response change; and using, by said controller, said first time parameter and a cutting time prediction equation to predict the cutting time of said milk coagulum.