The LCM-500 is a handheld colour measurement device. The device has been developed and calibrated to carry out an objective assessment of colour in meat and processed meat products.

The LCM-500 incorporates a high-resolution CMOS sensor and a diffuse lighting system. The device is controlled via a PC or laptop and captures images which are processed instantly using image analysis software developed specifically for this application.

Unlike conventional colourimeters, the LCM-500™’s image analysis software segments the image and removes any defects or interference (e.g. glare, fat deposits, connective tissue, foreign objects) to obtain a measurement of the actual colour of the sample being analysed.