LactoScope FT300

Routine milk analysis made easy

The LactoScope™ 300 FT-IR is a compact dairy analyser designed for fast, reliable testing of raw milk, cream, and whey. Built to deliver actionable results in under 45 seconds, it enables small and medium dairies to streamline quality control and verify payment systems with confidence. By combining reference-quality accuracy with ease of use, the FT300 ensures every batch is tested fairly and efficiently.

Why it matters

Milk processors must balance quality, safety, and fairness every day. The FT300 addresses these challenges by detecting fat, protein, lactose, solids, and solids-not-fat, while also screening for common adulterants such as urea, sucrose, maltodextrin, and water. Early detection prevents contaminated milk from entering the value chain, while compositional analysis supports fair farmer payment and consistent product quality.

Key features & benefits

• Fast, accurate results: Analysis completed in <45 seconds, up to 60 samples/hour.
• FT-IR reference technology: Proven accuracy with ≤1.2% CV on major milk components.
• Adulteration screening: Detects urea, ammonium sulphate, sucrose, maltodextrin, and abnormal milk profiles.
• Ease of use: 12-inch touchscreen, ResultsPlus™ interface, minimal operator training.
• Connectivity: NetPlus™ cloud-enabled for remote access, reporting, and multi-site configuration.
• Hygienic design: Automatic cleaning cycles, <1% carryover, robust FT-IR optics.
• Compact & robust: Small footprint (460 × 440 × 600 mm, 22 kg), IP22 classification.

Applications

• Raw milk intake: Confirming farmer deliveries and preventing fraud.
• Dairy processing plants: Monitoring fat, protein, and lactose to optimize recipes and reduce waste.
• Cream and whey: Ensuring consistent composition in by-products and processed streams.
• Finished product QC: Verifying liquid dairy products meet internal and regulatory specifications.

Specifications at a glance

• Technology: FT-IR (400–4000 cm⁻¹)
• Parameters: Fat (0–13%), Protein (0–6%), Lactose (0–6%), Solids (0–25%), Solids-not-fat (0–12%)
• Adulterant LODs: Urea <0.1%, Ammonium sulphate <0.1%, Sucrose <0.3%, Maltodextrin <0.6%, Water <20%
• Sample size: 5–10 ml; Sample temperature 5–40 °C
• Time per test: <45 seconds
• Accuracy: ≤1.2% CV; Repeatability: ≤0.5% CV
• Cleaning: Automatic, programmable
• Interface: 2 × USB, 1 × Ethernet; NetPlus™ Remote for calibration transfer and monitoring
• Power: 100–230 V, 50/60 Hz; 12 V operation

Bottom line

The LactoScope FT300 is the ideal choice for small to mid-size dairies and chilling stations. It delivers fast, reliable results, prevents adulteration, and supports fair payment systems—all in a compact, easy-to-use instrument that reduces operator workload and builds trust across the dairy value chain.