How long does a SpectraStar NIR analysis take?

A typical result is available in about 30 seconds. Depending on the method, official analysis time is 10 to 60 seconds.

What is the difference between SpectraStar XT-F and XT-R?

XT-F is focused on wheat, flour and milling applications. XT-R supports a broader range of food, feed, forage, dairy and agricultural samples.

Does NIR analysis require chemicals?

Routine SpectraStar NIR testing does not use hazardous chemicals and normally requires minimal sample preparation.

Where does T&L Group supply NIR analyzers?

T&L Group supplies and supports NIR analyzer projects for customers in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.

Fast composition control without routine wet chemistry

NIR analyzers for food, feed and flour

Measure several quality parameters from one sample in about 30 seconds. We will help you choose the right analyzer and calibrations for your products.

10–60 seconds Minimal sample preparation No hazardous chemicals

For whomFood plants, feed mills, flour mills and laboratories

WhereLaboratory, incoming goods or close to production

ResultSeveral parameters from one measurement

Simple routine analysis

Place the sample, choose the product and read the result. The analyzer does the rest.

Loading a sample into a SpectraStar NIR analyzer

1
Add the sample
Little or no preparation for routine testing.
2
Select the product
Use the calibration prepared for your sample type.
3
Get the result
Typical testing takes about 30 seconds.

02 · FLOUR & MILLING

SpectraStar XT-F

A focused solution for wheat, flour and milling by-products.

Best for: flour mills, grain laboratories, bakeries and ingredient quality control.

ProductsWheat · Flour · Bran · Milling by-products

Typical parametersMoisture · Protein · Ash · Water absorption

Time10–60 seconds

XT-F applicationsSwipe or scroll to view

SpectraStar XT-F analyzer for flour testing — **SpectraStar XT-F**Built for milling and baking quality control

Wheat for NIR quality analysis — **Wheat**Incoming quality and tempering control

Flour for NIR composition analysis — **Flour**Moisture, protein, ash and more

Bread and bakery products for ingredient quality control — **Baking**Raw material and process checks

Manufacturer: KPM Analytics

03 · FOOD, FEED & FORAGE

SpectraStar XT-R

The flexible model for many different products and sample types.

Best for: food producers, feed mills, agricultural laboratories, dairies and multi-product laboratories.

ProductsFeed · Forage · Dairy · Meat · Snacks · Ingredients

Typical parametersMoisture · Protein · Fat · Fibre · Ash · Sugars

Time10–60 seconds

XT-R applicationsSwipe or scroll to view

SpectraStar XT-R analyzer for feed testing — **SpectraStar XT-R**Broad-range NIR analysis for varied samples

Animal feed for NIR composition analysis — **Animal feed**Fast control of feed and ingredients

Forage for NIR quality analysis — **Forage**Routine nutritional quality checks

Milk powder for NIR composition analysis — **Dairy powders**Rapid composition control

Cheese for NIR composition analysis — **Cheese & dairy**Production and finished-product checks

Snack foods for NIR quality analysis — **Processed foods**Ingredients, snacks and finished products

Pet food for NIR composition analysis — **Pet food**Raw materials and finished products

Manufacturer: KPM Analytics

Which model fits your work?

Start with the products you test most often.

Choose XT-F

Your main products are wheat and flour

For milling, flour quality and baking applications.

Choose XT-R

You test many different food or feed products

For broad product ranges and more complex parameters.

Not sure?

Send us your product list and required parameters. We will check available calibrations before recommending an analyzer.

Clear answers

Before you choose an NIR analyzer

How fast is the analysis?

A typical result is available in about 30 seconds. Depending on the method, analysis takes 10–60 seconds.

Do I need chemicals?

No hazardous chemicals are used for routine NIR measurement, and sample preparation is usually minimal.

Can one analyzer test different products?

Yes, when suitable calibrations are installed. XT-R is designed for the broadest range of food, feed, forage and agricultural samples.

Do you supply NIR analyzers in the Baltic States?

Yes. T&L Group works with customers in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.

Choose by application, not by guesswork

Tell us what you need to analyze

Send the product types, parameters and expected number of samples. We will help you choose the analyzer and calibrations.

Contact T&L Group Call +372 55 44 675