TimeStrip

TimeStrip® is a technology that measures the effect that both time and temperature have on the shelf life of a product. It does not provide a time or temperature reading, but measures the effect each have on the other, thereby providing information on product quality. The technology behind the revolutionary TimeStrip® works by capillary action, allowing a food-safe liquid to migrate through a membrane at a consistent rate. Higher temperatures allow the liquid to move faster; colder temperatures slow the movement of liquid. Because TimeStrip® works in this manner, it accurately measures the effect time and temperature have on the shelf life and quality of a product. They are calibrated to measure from minutes up to a year and are used in different ambient conditions, including freezer, refrigerator, room temperature and elevated temperatures. Food safety is the predominant reason for the use of TimeStrip® smart labels at the current time. Because they forecast the relative safety of eating a particular food based upon both time and temperature storage, they warn chefs and cooks of the potential for foodborne illness for a particular food. In doing so, they form an integral part of the FIFO (First In First Out) principle for food storage that is adhered to by professional kitchens worldwide.