Not exact matches
Known as NDtech, the state - of - the - art system further strengthens Amorim's quality
control measures by screening individual
cork stoppers on the production line to eliminate the risk of any natural whole
cork contaminated with releasable TCA reaching winemakers.
«Until now, no
cork producer has been able to guarantee an automated quality
control system for natural
cork stoppers that screens
corks individually,» says Amorim's research and development director Dr Miguel Cabral.
Known as NDtech, the cutting - edge technology greatly enhances Amorim's quality
control measures by screening individual
cork stoppers on the production line to eliminate the risk of
corks contaminated with 2,4,6 - trichloroanisole (TCA) reaching winemakers.
«Until now, no
cork producer has been able to engage independent, scientific validation for a quality
control system for natural
cork stoppers that screens
corks individually,» said Amorim's research and development director Dr. Miguel Cabral.
In order to adapt the product to the wine industry, the
cork stopper undergoes a wide range of
control processes including physical, chemical, microbiological and organoleptic parameters and classification by image analysis and traceability.