# Learn how in-line NIR process testing cam increase protein yield in petfood products

> FOSS describes an in-line near-infrared system used at the Ten Kate rendering plant in Germany to monitor protein content in rendered products for petfood customers. The article is a vendor case study on process control.

- Date: 2018-07-10 · published 2018-07-10T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: report · region Germany · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/64163-learn-how-in-line-nir-process-testing-cam-increase-protein-yield-in-petfood
- Commodities: [Meat & Bone Meal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/MBM.md)

## Why it matters

Better protein control at rendering plants improves yield and product consistency, but it has no meaningful effect on feed prices.

## Sources

- fossanalytics.com: https://www.fossanalytics.com/news-articles/meat/in-line-nir

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