In the past 20 years, hyperspectral imaging has been widely investigated as an emerging,
promising technology for evaluating quality and safety of horticultural products. This …

The ever increasing interest of consumers for safety, authenticity and quality of food
commodities has driven the attention towards the analytical techniques used for analyzing …

Infrared images can distinguish targets from their backgrounds based on the radiation
difference, which works well in all-weather and all-day/night conditions. By contrast, visible …

The determination and quantification of sugars is important for quality control and assurance
of horticultural produce. This review discusses analytical methods for determination of …

Infrared (IR) and visual (VI) image fusion is designed to fuse multiple source images into a
comprehensive image to boost imaging quality and reduce redundancy information, which is …

Hyperspectral imaging which combines imaging and spectroscopic technology is rapidly
gaining ground as a non-destructive, real-time detection tool for food quality and safety …

Knowledge of textural properties is important for stakeholders in the food value chain
including producers, postharvest handlers, processors, marketers and consumers. For fresh …

This review considers applications of near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) in context of
postharvest decision support, as opposed to an assessment of NIRS technology, per se …

Spectroscopic methods deliver a valuable non-destructive analytical tool that provides
simultaneous qualitative and quantitative characterization of various samples. Apples …

We review nondestructive techniques for measuring internal and external quality attributes
of fruit and vegetables, such as color, size and shape, flavor, texture, and absence of …