Key Technology Develops Integrated Hyperspectral Sorting System for Bacon Bits
Key Technology has developed a new integrated hyperspectral sorting system designed for chilled bacon bits. VERYX BioPrint analyzes data about the materials it is sorting to remove bone fragments and other difficult-to-detect foreign material (FM) and product defects. When integrated with Key’s vibratory conveyors, this new bacon bit sorting line improves food safety and product quality, while maximizing efficiencies, improving yield and reducing labor, according to the company.
“Bacon bit processors have extremely high product quality standards. Ninety-nine percent removal simply isn’t good enough—they want zero FM and defects,” says Jack Lee, president of Key Technology – Americas. “In the past, bacon bit processors relied heavily on laser sorters without hyperspectral. This required multiple passes through a sorter followed by manual inspection to get anywhere near their quality goals. Now, with our hyperspectral sorting system, processors can run a single pass with virtually no manual inspection.”