The Latest News & Information from Colour Technologies Australasia and The Novasys Group

FOOD & BEVERAGE INDUSTRY EDITION

Volume F4 Issue 2 29 April 2005

Table of Contents

1. Wine Kits Now Available EX STOCK
2. "Oranges and Lemons...." Test Kits for Fruit from "Results Now"
3. Looking for an Inexpensive but High-Quality Ballance? Look at Acculab!
4. Sartorius Electrochemistry Meters - Now from Novasys
5. Fun Stuff........

Wine Test Kits Now Available EX STOCK

QUICK TEST wine test kits from ACCUVIN LLC are now available ex-stock Ferntree Gully, thanks to demand from customers.

The most popular kits to date have been Residual Sugar and Titratable Acidity.

Other kits available are pH (optimised for oenology), Free Sulphur Dioxide, Malic Acid and L-Lactic Acid. All kits are available with 10 or 20 tests except Lactic Acid, available in 5 test kits only.

Also available is the introductory "Pocket Lab" Kit that contains 5 each of Residual Sugar, Titratable Acidity, Malic Acid, pH and 3 of Lactic Acid.

STOP PRESS! We are well on the way to constructing a "direct" web site from where consumable and commodity items can be purchased with a credit card. Regular customers can still use their credit account facility. Watch this space!

Contact Novasys for more details.

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"Oranges and Lemons...." Test Kits for Fruit from "Results Now"

DON'T COMPARE YOUR APPLES WITH ORANGES! (Or Pineapples with Tomatoes).

Acidity in fruit is an important factor in determining maturity. Many fruits have high acidity early in the season, making them unacceptable to consumers, even though they meet minimum Brix (sugar) standards. Several fruits have specific Brix/acidity maturity standard required for domestic or export commerce.

RESULTS NOW Titratable Acidity tests in kits of 10 and 20 tests are available in the following configurations:

% Citric Acid in Cranberries              Range 1.6 - 3.6%

% Tartaric Acid in Table Grapes        Range 0.4 - 0.9%

% Citric Acid in Oranges                   Range 0.8 - 1.4%

% Citric Acid in Tomatoes                Range 0.34 - 1.0%

% Citric Acid in Lemons and Limes    Range 4.0 - 6.2%

% Citric Acid in Grapefruit                Range 1.2 - 2.0%

% Malic Acid in Apples and Pears     Range 0.36 - 0.8%

% Citric Acid in Pineapples              Range 0.70 - 1.60%

In development are specific TA tests for Mangos and Strawberries. If anyone has a need for tests for other fruit, please let us know and we shall endeavour to have specific tests developed.

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Looking for an Inexpensive but High-Quality Balance? Look at Acculab!

Novasys have recently been appointed distributors for the Acculab range of precision balances.

Acculab offers a broad spectrum of electronic weighing instruments for virtually all applications, from laboratory analysis to the highest capacity scales for use in industry, trade and commerce.

Whether it's a precision balance used in teaching, a portable balance for sample analysis in environmental sciences, or a counting scale for incoming inspection, every Acculab instrument is tailored to its area of use.

Acculab began marketing weighing instruments in 1986, and by 1989 was already manufacturing its own products. Within just a few years, Acculab had become one of the leading suppliers of weighing instruments in the US.

Since 1997 Acculab has been a member of the Sartorius Group, one of the largest international players in the field of mechatronics. Acculab draws on the expertise, the supplier network and, most importantly, on the pioneering technology of Sartorius.

The new Acculab product portfolio is designed under the direction of the Sartorius Group and is manufactured in the US, Germany and China.

Acculab products are sold worldwide through dedicated authorized dealers. This ensures local support and responsive service, even for products that have been in use for many years.

In 2005, Acculab offers a complete new line of products. From the ALC Series of laboratory balances for professionals to the all-new Pocket-Pro portable balances, Acculab presents high-performance instruments in every product category. Acculab addresses the needs of the customer and develops product features that are as practical as they are unique. One of the featured design examples are the world's first stackable electronic weighing instruments for convenient storage and transport.

Acculab’s commitment is to exceed your expectations of features and service - From practical features and easy operation to high-performance technology and fast product delivery, and all at a VERY competitive price!

The difference is decisive.

Contact Novasys for more information.

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Sartorius Electrochemistry Meters - Now from Novasys

We don’t have to explain the basics of electrochemical analysis to you – pH, ion activity and conductivity are important measurements in your laboratory work.

Sartorius would like to show you how you can gain even greater precision, convenience and peace of mind in performing electrochemical analysis by using intelligent meters. Sartorius offer them for any application and to meet any requirements…with the excellent Sartorius quality that you’ve come to appreciate in their other products.

Sartorius Professional Meters – For professional measurements and optimal testing in laboratories. Ideal features for user-friendly, reliable operation and data management.

Sartorius Basic Meters – The compact, basic equipment for the highest measuring accuracy. Easy to operate for reliable results in all applications.

Sartorius Portable Meters – Can be used anywhere fast, “on-the-spot” measurements are needed in the field.

Solid Sartorius performance at an attractive price.

Contact us for a quotation.

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Fun Stuff........

• Ever wondered why we have eyebrows?

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• Mission Statement Generator

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• English to American Dictionary

            http://english2american.com/index.html#index

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