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Nitrate and Nitrite Sensing in Processed Meats and Juices Using SPEs

Detect harmful nitrates and nitrites in food with rapid, on-site testing using Alphaion’s innovative, scalable screen-printed electrochemical sensor technology.

Nitrate and Nitrite Sensing in Processed Meats and Juices Using SPEs

Did you know that preservatives in meats and juices may carry health risks? Nitrates and nitrites, while useful, can form cancer-linked nitrosamines when consumed in excess, especially affecting vulnerable groups like children.


Traditional detection methods like spectrophotometry and chromatography are reliable but not practical for daily operations. They're costly, time-consuming, and dependent on specialized labs, limiting routine monitoring across food production facilities.


Screen-Printed Electrodes offer fast, affordable nitrate and nitrite detection. Through redox-based sensing, SPEs generate accurate results within minutes using portable analyzers—ideal for real-time, on-site food safety testing.


Early detection of harmful additives helps ensure public health, reduce foodborne risks, and improve supply chain transparency. SPEs bring powerful data directly to producers, regulators, and consumers.


Alphaion develops scalable, printed electrochemical sensors tailored for food testing. With a focus on precision, flexibility, and innovation, we enable smarter, science-driven solutions for safer, healthier food systems.


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