Develops and sells the QUANTOS Analyzer for IR-spectroscopic analysis of beer and beverages
QFOOD GmbH
Freiburg (Sasbacher Str. 5, 79111)New on Amplifa
About Q•FOOD
QFOOD GmbH, based in Freiburg, specializes in beverage and beer analysis. The company develops and sells the QUANTOS Analyzer, a benchtop analysis device based on infrared spectroscopy. With a single measurement that takes only a few minutes, the device simultaneously captures numerous ingredients and parameters of a beverage sample – from glucose and citric acid via taurine to bitterness, SO2 content and aroma components – and generates a digital fingerprint of the product. The scope of application covers the entire production chain from mash through fermentation to the filling process; breweries and beverage bottlers use QUANTOS for recipe control, compliance with legal limit values and quality assurance. Operation is via the Q*OS program and, according to the supplier, is possible without prior knowledge. The sample patterns are stored in a Beer & Beverage Base and are available for later evaluations. Delivery is worldwide ex works Freiburg in accordance with the terms and conditions (as of September 2020, EXW, Incoterms 2010).
- Site
- Freiburg
- Processes
- IR-spectroscopic analysis of beverages (QUANTOS Analyzer), Beverage and beer analysis (QUANTOS Analyzer, IR spectroscopy), Quality assurance in beverage production, Calibration/analysis as a service (implied)
- Materials
- Beer, Beer-based mixed beverages, Beverages (general, filling operation), IR spectroscopy (QUANTOS), Q*OS software
- Industries
- Beverages, Brewing Beer, Food industry
- 01
Development and design of the QUANTOS Analyzer
- 02
IR-spectroscopic measurement of the beverage sample
- 03
Digital signature creation (fingerprint)
- 04
Storage in the Beer & Beverage Base
- 05
Evaluation and quality control across the entire production chain
- 06
Sales and delivery ex works Freiburg
Measurement methods and applications
IR spectroscopy (QUANTOS)
Infrared light is passed through the beverage sample and captures ingredients such as taurine, glucose, citric acid, bitterness, SO2 and aroma compounds within a few minutes.
Q*OS software
User-oriented operating software that guides the measurement step by step without any prior knowledge.
Location
Freiburg
DEHeadquarters and business operations
- Materials
- Beer, beer-based mixed beverages, beverages (general)
- QUANTOS Analyzer (IR-spectroscopy analyzer)
Devices and systems
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IR-spectroscopic analysis of beverages (QUANTOS Analyzer)Testing | – | – | – | – | Beer, Beer-based mixed beverages, Beverages (beverage samples), Beverages in general |
1 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IR-spectroscopy analyzer (QUANTOS) | Q•FOOD QUANTOS Analyzer | 1 | – | – | Freiburg, Germany |
Additional services
History
- 2020
Publication of the General Terms and Conditions of Sale, Delivery and Payment (as of September 2020, EXW Freiburg im Breisgau, Incoterms 2010)
- 2023
Launch of the revised blog series “Brewing Deconstructed” with analyses on hop additives and sugar syrup additions in beer production