Measuring food texture

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Food texture is an important sensory attribute as it affects the way food tastes and how it feels in the mouth. The texture depends on the rheological properties of the food. Measuring food texture involves testing and evaluating the response of a food when it is subjected to forces such as cutting, shearing, chewing, compressing or stretching.

TA-XT2 texture analyser

Several texture analysis procedures are available, depending on the nature of the product, including penetrometry, cutting tests and three point bend tests. Simultaneous measurement of sound (using an acoustic envelope detector) is possible. This is helpful for characterising crispiness. We also offer development of bespoke texture tests.

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Chemical analysis

Understanding the chemical make-up of your products is essential.

Physical contaminants

Identification of unwanted physical objects present in a product.

Packaging down the microscope

Microscopy use a range of techniques to examine packaging materials including plastic and metal.

Structure and physical properties

Methods for objective characterisation of food structure and physical properties.

Method development and evaluation

Development of a robust methods for analysis and testing.

Foreign body identification

Identification of unwanted physical objects present in a product.

Foreign body identification scheme

Run independently from our own foreign body laboratory, the FOBS scheme enables other laboratories to check their competence in the identification of foreign bodies.

Cereals and milling services

Cereals and milling testing services information, pricing and submission.

Meat, poultry and seafood analysis

Analysis supporting meat, poultry and seafood suppliers, manufacturers and retailers.

Herbs and spices analysis

Ensure the safety and quality of your herbs and spices.