Device developed to indicate the calorie levels of food

[Rakko]

HIRAKAWA, Aomori -- A local precision machine manufacturer and a prefectural technical research institute have jointly developed a device to measure and indicate the calorie levels of food.

When food is put into the machine, called "Calorie Answer," infrared rays are irradiated through it. The machine identifies the materials of the food by reading the reflected infrared rays, and calculates and indicates the level of calories in it.

The developers have applied with authorities in 11 countries for a patent for the device. The company has been flooded with inquiries from the catering industry.

The machine that looks like a microwave oven is priced at 3 million yen, but the price could be reduced if it can be mass-produced, company officials said. (Mainichi)

Perfect for Konno.

[N1CK70]

They should spend their time curing something like cancer...

[frblckstr1]

They should spend their time curing something like cancer...

I think people killed by 'overweight' and related deseases ranks pritty high on the 'death number' scale.

[ctz]

Is it too difficult to check the amount of calories from a package?

[Slack]

Is it too difficult to check the amount of calories from a package?

The whole "catering industry" part says to me that it's more for foods that don't come in packages.

[chera]

Haven't machines like this existed for a long long time?  They burn food and measure how much heat is generated.  That's what a "calorie" is - the amount of heat generated from burning proteins, carbs, and fat.

[ferrar1]

The machine that looks like a microwave oven

Perfect for Konno.

nuff said

Anyway can we still eat the food after it has been radiated and stuff