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A CIELAB-based lightweight convolutional neural network utilizing semantic segmentation provides highly reliable food colorimetry and quality assessment for rolled fondant, outperforming traditional bounding-box models like YOLO and enabling edge-device deployment. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.METHODOLOGICAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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To develop a lightweight deep learning framework that assesses the quality of rolled fondant using color metrics.

June 1, 2026LWT0 citationsOpen Access

Lightweight Deep Learning Framework for Quality Assessment of Rolled Fondant

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EREsteban Rodríguez GPGeorge Pauccar CECarlos H. Inga Espinoza

Key Points

To develop a lightweight deep learning framework that assesses the quality of rolled fondant using color metrics.
Utilized CIELAB-based lightweight convolutional neural networks (CNNs) to analyze food colorimetry.
Conducted statistical validation to ensure metrological reliability with a 95% confidence interval.
Implemented semantic segmentation techniques to improve handling of continuous textures.
Parameter-efficient models with less than 800k parameters outperformed YOLO in reliability.
Achieved successful segmentation of textures, overcoming bounding-box saturation issues.
Validated edge-device capability for final-state quality control in food products.

Abstract

• CIELAB-based lightweight CNNs decouple luminance for robust food colorimetry. • Parameter-efficient models (<800k) outclass YOLO in metrological reliability. • Semantic segmentation overcomes bounding-box saturation in continuous textures. • Statistical validation (95% CI) proves edge-device viability for final-state QC.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1d224302fbce9130638094 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2026.119580

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June 1, 2026LWT0 citationsOpen Access

Lightweight Deep Learning Framework for Quality Assessment of Rolled Fondant

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EREsteban Rodríguez GPGeorge Pauccar CECarlos H. Inga Espinoza

Key Points

To develop a lightweight deep learning framework that assesses the quality of rolled fondant using color metrics.
Utilized CIELAB-based lightweight convolutional neural networks (CNNs) to analyze food colorimetry.
Conducted statistical validation to ensure metrological reliability with a 95% confidence interval.
Implemented semantic segmentation techniques to improve handling of continuous textures.
Parameter-efficient models with less than 800k parameters outperformed YOLO in reliability.
Achieved successful segmentation of textures, overcoming bounding-box saturation issues.
Validated edge-device capability for final-state quality control in food products.

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