This portable integrated sensor device determines whether fish and other seafood are suitable for consumption. The innovation detects gases emitted by food, which can be correlated with their freshness. It consists of a gas sensor, LED indicators, a microcontroller, acrylic packaging, and a power source.
A promising field instrument for fish and seafood inspection, the device allows rapid, non-destructive and objective assessment of freshness. Both calibration and operation are easy to perform ...