ABSTRACT
This chapter describes the recent developments in using hyperspectral imaging systems for the online applications of monitoring meat quality and safety parameters. It focuses on the system employing the line scanning method due to the fact that line scanning is more consistent and useful for food online applications. The instrumentation of hyperspectral imaging is basic and it is very desirable to acquire reliable hyperspectral images with high quality in the food industry. Different methodologies based on different principles, procedures, and instruments, such as ultrasound technology and computed tomography (CT) scanning, are currently available for measuring different meat quality attributes. Hyperspectral imaging is a powerful and versatile technique and it is now under dynamic evaluation by researchers in many different fields. There are few commercial suppliers as this technology is an emerging tool for meat quality evaluation. Future technological developments in hyperspectral imaging equipment manufacture are expected to promote the manufacture of low-cost systems.
