// Definition
Near-infrared spectroscopy is an analytical technique that uses light absorption to measure the vibration of organic molecules, enabling rapid identification and quantification of chemical compounds in plant material without reagents or destructive sample preparation.
// From the Episode
Reuben Valenveras explains that his company Valenveras developed NIR models specifically for cannabis after receiving a half-million-euro EU grant. The technology can analyze cannabinoid and terpene content in under one minute, and has been validated within 1% of HPLC and GC results. Bubbleman describes it as a game-changer compared to the older GemmaCert device which was extremely sensitive to environmental vibration.