Cryosmart 1 Milk Cryoscope
| Origin | Italy |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer Type | Authorized Distributor |
| Origin Category | Imported |
| Model | Cryosmart 1 |
| Pricing | Available Upon Request |
Overview
The Cryosmart 1 Milk Cryoscope is a precision cryoscopic instrument engineered for the quantitative detection of water adulteration in raw and processed bovine milk. It operates on the fundamental colligative principle that the freezing point depression of an aqueous solution is directly proportional to the concentration of dissolved solutes—in milk, primarily lactose, proteins, and minerals. Pure milk exhibits a characteristic freezing point range of −0.512 °C to −0.530 °C (per FIL-IDF Standard 5764:2002); any dilution with water elevates this value toward 0.000 °C. The Cryosmart 1 measures this shift with high thermal stability and micro-thermometric resolution, enabling reliable quantification of added water content—critical for dairy quality control, regulatory compliance, and supply chain integrity.
Key Features
- High-resolution thermometry with ±0.0005 °C digital resolution, calibrated against NIST-traceable reference standards
- Dual-output display: simultaneous real-time readout of sample freezing point (°C) and calculated water addition percentage (%)
- Automated single-sample analysis cycle completed in ≤120 seconds, including nucleation detection, ice-phase stabilization, and endpoint validation
- Integrated Peltier-based thermal control system with pre-heating phase (5-minute thermal equilibration at 25 °C) to ensure consistent sample matrix conditioning
- Optimized sample chamber design accommodating 2.0–2.5 mL of unfiltered or centrifuged milk, minimizing operator-dependent variability
- Repeatability and reproducibility validated at ±0.0025 °C (within-laboratory, inter-operator, and inter-day), meeting ISO 5725-2 requirements for precision assessment
Sample Compatibility & Compliance
The Cryosmart 1 is validated for use with bovine milk across fat contents from 0.1% to 6.0%, including skim, whole, standardized, and UHT-treated variants. It complies with the internationally harmonized methodology specified in FIL-IDF Standard 5764:2002 and AFNOR V03-010 (2019 edition). Data acquisition and reporting support audit-ready documentation aligned with GLP and GMP frameworks. Instrument calibration records, user access logs, and result timestamps are retained internally for traceability—facilitating readiness for inspections under EU Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 and FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) requirements.
Software & Data Management
The device features embedded firmware with configurable language support (English, French, Spanish, German) and USB 2.0 interface for secure data export to external PCs. Measurement files include metadata: date/time stamp, operator ID, sample ID, raw thermogram, final freezing point, water % calculation, and system diagnostic flags. Optional PC software (CryoSoft v3.2) enables batch reporting, statistical trend analysis (X-bar/R charts), outlier detection per ISO 11843-1, and export to CSV or PDF formats compatible with LIMS integration. All electronic records conform to ALCOA+ principles (Attributable, Legible, Contemporaneous, Original, Accurate) and support 21 CFR Part 11-compliant user authentication when deployed in regulated environments.
Applications
- Routine incoming inspection of raw milk at dairy collection centers and processing plants
- Verification of milk authenticity during contract-based procurement and cooperative grading
- Supporting ISO/IEC 17025-accredited testing laboratories for proficiency testing and interlaboratory comparisons
- Research applications in dairy science, including studies on seasonal variation, mastitis impact, and thermal treatment effects on cryoscopic behavior
- Regulatory enforcement by national food safety authorities conducting market surveillance for economic adulteration
FAQ
What standard methods does the Cryosmart 1 validate against?
It fully implements FIL-IDF Standard 5764:2002 and AFNOR V03-010, with documented equivalence to ISO 5764.
Is the instrument suitable for goat or buffalo milk?
While optimized for bovine milk, it may be used for alternative milks only after method validation—including determination of baseline freezing point and verification of linearity per ISO 17025 Clause 7.2.2.
How is calibration verified on-site?
Users perform daily verification using certified reference solutions (e.g., −0.535 °C NaCl standard, traceable to PTB or NPL), with automated pass/fail evaluation against preset tolerance limits.
Does the system require consumables or disposable parts?
No; the stainless-steel sample cup and thermistor probe are reusable and cleanable with ethanol or neutral detergent—no proprietary cartridges or sensors are required.
Can results be integrated into an existing ERP or QMS platform?
Yes—via ASCII-formatted CSV exports or optional OPC UA connectivity (hardware upgrade kit available), supporting seamless integration with SAP QM, TrackWise, or Qualio QMS environments.
