iCheck Carotene

iCheck™ Carotene is a state-of-the–art and the first of its kind portable photometer. It determines total carotenoid concentration in food and biological fluids. iCheck™ Carotene measures the color reaction in the test vial and calculates the carotene content in mg/L.

iCheck Carotene measures total carotenoids in foods and biological samples

iCheck Device

iCheck Test Kit

What is inside

iCheck Carotene: Case Content

A – iCheck device, B – Rechargeable batteries & charger, C – USB -B cable for data transfer, D – Vial stand, E – Carotene Standard, F – USB stick with User Manual, G – User Manual, H – Weighing dish, I – Calibration weight, J – Balance.

iCheck Carotene: Test Kit Content

A – iCheck Carotene Reagent Vials x 100, B – 1 mL syringe x 100, C – Needle x 100, D – Vial labels/stickers.

Technical Specifications

Sample


Analyte	Total carotenoids
Sample	Food: Premix, roots (i.e. cassava), beverages, eggs, salmon; Biological fluids: colostrum, cattle whole blood & serum
Sample preparation	For solid or highly concentrated samples: dilution in distilled or bottled water
Sample volume per analysis	0.4mL (400 μL)
Concentration range	>0.15 ppm (mg/kg), samples above 15.0 ppm must be diluted in water

Device


Analytical method	Photometric determination of total carotenoid concentration using absorption at 450 and 525nm.
Units displayed	mg/L
Linear range	0.15 – 15.0 mg/L
Calibration	Factory set (standards included for control)
Time per analysis	<10 min
Enviroment	20–30°C, no direct sunlight
Accuracy at 95% confidence interval at 25°C	±5-20% (depends on the sample type and concentration)
Method comparison	High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)
User training	1 day training
Use	Laboratory 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
Power source	NiMH rechargeable batteries included; AA 1.2 or 1.5V
Warranty	2 years
Device weight	0.45 kg
Device dimensions	11 x 4 x 20 cm (W x H x L)

Test Kit


Content	100 reagent vials; 100 syringes – 1.0 mL; 100 needles – 1.6mm x 25mm
Chemical composition	n-Hexan and alcohol
Volume per reagent vial	2.0 mL
Shelf life	12 months at 20-30°C, no direct sunlight, upright
Dimension of test kit	26 x 14.5 x 16.5 cm
Disposable instructions	Hazardous waste
Optional equipment	Manual centrifuge, 50 mL falcons, weighing dishes, reference samples

More Information

Accessories

Manual Centrifuge

Portable manual hand centrifuge. Centrifuge is recommended when analyzing solid or dry samples such as flour or RUTF.

Technical Information

Carotene Standard

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