The cork used in the manufacture of natural cork stoppers or technical stoppers must meet a number of conditions, including being free of certain anomalies. The use of NIRS (near infrared spectroscopy) technology has proven to be a valid technique for detecting yellow stain and corkbark, which are defects that must be avoided due to their harmful effects on the properties of the cork.
Using NIRS to assess the presence of cork anomalies
- Category: Cork
- Themes: Certification, Labels, Standards and traceability
- Position in the value chain: Primary industry
- Type: Research
- Scale: Global
- Country: Spain
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