FoodScreener

Meet the Bruker FoodScreener® – Precision NMR Testing for Authenticity and Quality

Looking for a robust, high-throughput solution for food analysis and authenticity testing? The Bruker FoodScreener® delivers rapid, fully automated NMR analysis designed specifically for routine food profiling and targeted quality control. Developed in collaboration with industry and academic experts, the FoodScreener brings cutting-edge NMR spectroscopy to food and beverage labs worldwide.

With the FoodScreener, laboratories can rely on repeatable, regulatory-aligned results for a wide array of food matrices, including juice, honey, wine, olive oil, and beyond.

What can the Bruker FoodScreener® do?

• Authenticate food products with geographic and botanical origin verification.

• Detect economically motivated adulteration (EMA) in real-time.

• Generate rapid metabolic fingerprints from complex food matrices.

• Provide batch-comparable quality control with minimal sample prep.

Why choose the Bruker FoodScreener®?

Turnkey Operation
Fully automated data acquisition and evaluation via SOP-based workflows—no NMR expertise required.

Trusted by Global Labs
Validated and standardized across over 20 routine applications; trusted in both industrial and regulatory settings.

Robust Data Integrity
Supports compliance with EFSA, ISO 17025, and AOAC guidelines. Built-in audit trails and quality control tools ensure data traceability.

Comprehensive Database Matching
Matches spectral fingerprints against Bruker-curated reference databases, continuously expanding with new food types and origins.

Flexible Deployment
Runs on Bruker's high-field NMR systems (400 MHz and above), scalable from research institutes to routine QA/QC labs.

Minimal Sample Preparation
No derivatization, labeling, or complex workflows. Just pipette, place, and analyze.

Explore Our Specialized FoodScreener Solutions

FoodScreener® for Juice Profiling

A powerful tool for detecting juice adulteration and confirming declared fruit content. Ensure compliance with EU Fruit Juice Directive and industry-specific standards.

Key Features:

• Differentiates fruit species and geographic origins.

• Detects common adulterants such as added sugars, synthetic acids, and water.

• Automated reporting for regulatory documentation.

Learn more about Juice Profiling here.

FoodScreener® for Honey Authentication

Combat honey fraud with validated NMR methods capable of botanical and geographical origin verification. A crucial asset for both exporters and import control labs.

Key Features:

• Detects syrups and other sugar-based adulterants.

• Verifies compliance with EU Honey Directive and Codex Alimentarius.

• Based on Bruker's comprehensive global honey database.

Learn more about Honey Profiling here.

FoodScreener® for Wine Profiling

The gold standard for wine origin, grape variety, and vintage authentication. Safeguard brand identity and consumer trust in a globally competitive market.

Key Features:

• Classifies wines by grape variety, country, region, and vintage year.

• Assists in export control and import verification for global wine trade compliance.

• Enables benchmarking of new vintages against historical quality and compositional data.

Learn more about Wine Profiling here.

FoodScreener® for Olive Oil Analysis

Ensure authenticity, origin, and purity of olive oils with advanced NMR fingerprinting. The FoodScreener helps protect against adulteration and supports premium labeling claims.

Key Features:

• Differentiates between extra virgin, virgin, and refined olive oils.

• Detects common adulterants such as seed or nut oils—even at low concentrations.

• Verifies geographic origin based on curated regional databases.

• Supports quality control for polyphenol content and fatty acid profiles.

Learn more about Olive Oil Screening here.

FAQs About the Bruker FoodScreener®

Q: What food types are supported by the FoodScreener?
A: Juice, wine, honey, olive oil, edible oils, beer, and more. Bruker continuously expands its validated matrices and reference databases.

Q: Is NMR expertise needed to operate the system?
A: No. The FoodScreener offers full automation and guided workflows, enabling use by routine lab personnel with minimal training.

Q: Can the FoodScreener help with regulatory compliance?
A: Yes. It supports routine workflows and reference methods aligned with EU regulations, AOAC standards, and ISO guidelines.

Q: How does FoodScreener ensure authenticity?
A: By comparing the spectral profile of your sample to Bruker’s authenticated reference databases using multivariate statistical models.