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iCheck Chroma 3

iCheck Chroma 3

iCheck Chroma 3™ is a state-of-the-art portable photometer for measuring vitamin A concentration in edible oil. The iCheck is specifically developed and equipped with innovative technology to enable technically sophisticated measurement of absorption. iCheck Chroma™ 3 displays vitamin A concentration in mg RE/kg and IU/g.

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iCheck Chroma 3 - vitamin A measurement device

iCheck Chroma 3 measures vitamin A in oil

iCheck Chroma 3

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iCheck Chroma 3 Test Kit

iCheck Test Kit

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What is inside

iCheck Chroma 3: Case Content

A

iCheck device

B

Rechargeable batteries & charger

C

USB -B cable for data transfer

D

Vial stand

E

Chroma 3 Standard

F

USB stick with User Manual

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User Manual

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iCheck device

B

Rechargeable batteries & charger

C

USB -B cable for data transfer

D

Vial stand

E

Chroma 3 Standard

F

USB stick with User Manual

G

User Manual

A – iCheck device, B – Rechargeable batteries & charger, C – USB -B cable for data transfer, D – Vial stand, E – Chroma 3 Standard, F – USB stick with User Manual, G – User Manual.

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iCheck Chroma 3: Test Kit Content

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iCheck Chroma Reagent Vials x 100

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1 mL syringe x 100

C

Needle x 100

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iCheck Chroma Reagent Vials x 100

B

1 mL syringe x 100

C

Needle x 100

A – iCheck Chroma Reagent Vials x 100, B – 1 mL syringe x 100, C – Needle x 100.

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Technical Specifications

Sample

AnalyteVitamin A (retinol) as retinyl palmitate
SampleRefined edible oils: palm, soy, cottonseed, sunflower, corn, peanut, rapeseed, coconut, rice bran
Sample preparationIf the oil is solid, warm it up to a maximum of 50°C to make it liquid
Sample volume per analysis0.1 mL (100μL)
Concentration range >3.0 ppm (mg/kg), samples above 30.0 ppm must be diluted in refined unfortified oil
Analytical method Photometric determination of retinol concentration using colorimetric Carr-Price reaction combined with compensation for matrix effect
Units displayed mg RE/kg and IU/g; RE – retinol equivalents, IU – international units
Linear range 3.00 – 30.00 mg RE/kg (10.00 – 100.00 IU/g)
CalibrationFactory set (standards included for control)
Time per analysis< 2 min
Enviroment20 –30°C, no direct sunlight
Accuracy at 95% confidence interval at 25°C <±30%
Method comparison High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)
User training 1 day training
UseLaboratory and field
Data output Sample #, Batch #, Result, Date, Time (in transferred data)
Connectivity and data Results are stored in the device and transferred to a PC via USB
NiMH rechargeable batteries included; AA 1.2 or 1.5V2 years
Warranty2 years
Device weight0.45 kg
Device dimensions11 x 4 x 20 cm (W x H x L)
Content100 reagent vials; 100 syringes – 1.0 mL; 100 needles – 0.8mm x 16mm.
Chemical compositionChloroform and antimony trichloride
Volume per reagent vial2.0 mL
Shelf life12 months at 20 – 30°C, no direct sunlight, upright
Dimension of test kit26 x 14.5 x 16.5 cm
Disposable instructionsHazardous waste
Optional equipment50 mL falcons, reference samples

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iCheck Chroma 3

Please visit our Technical Resources page to access technical materials such as product information, preparation instructions, application materials, and publications.

Accessories

iCheck Chroma 3 Standard
Chroma 3 Standard

Solid grey-glass standard  for device control of iCheck Chroma 3. Standard is included with our iCheck device. In case it is lost or damaged it can be reordered separately.

iCheck Chroma 3 Training set
iCheck Chroma 3 Training Set
Training kit to get started with your iCheck Chroma 3. Content: reagent vials (N=20), syringes and needles (N=20).
Control samples
Spiked control samples

Food samples spiked with customized concentration of vitamins and minerals according to customer specification.

Vial stand
Vials stand

Vial stand for holding eight iCheck reagent vials.

Charger and Batteries
Charger and batteries

Charger and four 2100 mAh  rechargeable.

Technical Information
Hamilton syringe
Hamilton syringe

Steel and glass reuseable Hamilton 100 µl syringe with removable needle.

Weighing balance
Balance

Portable, battery-run balance. Lowest weight and resolution 0.01 g, maximum weight 200 g. Comes with 100g calibration weight

USB-B cable
USB-B cable

USB-B cable for data transfer of measurement results from iCheck to computer.

What customers and partners are saying

“iCheck Chroma is the only device that we have constantly used for more than 10 years and it hasn’t required repair or mainten ance“
Wilmar
Akuta DominicQuality Manager, Wilmar Ghana
“We knew that vitamin A deficiency was a real problem in West Africa and we wanted to make our products healthier. It was challenging, since we had never made any products with added vitamins before.”
Agustin LabradorGB Foods Research lead
“iCheck is a real breakthrough innovation that brings the lab to the field, making point-of-care nutrient status assessment a reality at last.”
Dr. Klaus Kraemer
Dr. Klaus KraemerSight and Life
“Partnering with BioAnalyt made sense because we needed a rapid and reliable way to test fortified foods to assess coverage and improve the delivery of national fortification programs.”
Greg Garrett
Greg GarrettLarge Scale Food Fortification Director, GAIN
“Making sure we have quality data is very important, because based on that measurement we decide which progeny is selected & which breeding techniques to deploy.“
Elizabeth ParkesCassava Breeder, HarvestPlus
“The training of laboratory staff is a crucial piece in the food fortification puzzle to make food fortification a realit y in Mozambique.”
Andreia FaustProgramme Officer Partnerships (MDG1) , WFP
“The trainings reinforced how important it is for inspectors to understand all aspects of the fortification program; from internal quality control and quality assurance to regulatory audits and sample analysis."
Henry MarkNutrition Officer, UNICEF Nigeria
“Based on the observations from the field, we received almost 100% participation at endline because our beneficiaries as well as family members were eager to know the results.”
Dian HadihardjonoProgram Coordinator, Helen Keller International
“Results with iCheck are consistently confirm correct dosing and even mixing. We have never received complaints about fortified sugar since starting this testing regime”
Candido MalemiaLab Manager Assistant at Tongaat Hulett Mozambique
"That single test saved us from an enormous financial loss and prevented substandard products from reaching consumers."
Samson Rindap
Samson RindapQuality Control Manager at Apples and Pears

iCheck Chroma 3 Stories

iCheck Chroma 3
Advancing Vitamin A Testing in Edible Oils: iCheck Chroma 3 Validation
A new study compared BioAnalyt's portable iCheck Chroma 3 to HPLC for measuring vitamin A in fortified oils. This study
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Fortified Edible Oil to Improve Vitamin A Status and iCheck Chroma (3)
Our new white paper on fortified edible oil and how you can control for vitamin A in them with iCheck.
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iCheck Chroma 3: Validated for Vitamin A in Plant-based Ghee & Rice Bran Oil
BioAnalyt has validated this new method enabling the easy measurement of Vitamin A.
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