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Texture analysis or mechanical testing for sensory texture attributes are based on seven fundamental methods.

These test types can replicate all of the interactions between a consumer and the product, or the production processing and handling equipment.

Our texture analyzers and testing fixtures are designed to implement each test method.

Texture testing method - Bulk analysis
Bulk analysis
Texture testing method - Compression
Compression or tension
Texture testing method - Extrusion
Extrusion
Texture testing method - Puncture and penetration
Puncture and penetration
Texture testing method - Shear
Shear
Texture testing method - Snap, bend and break
Snap, bend and break

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Texture analysis of cosmetic product using compression method

Bulk Analysis

The bulk analysis texture testing method is commonly applied to particular products (eg reconstituted meats) or foodstuffs containing small elements in a mouthful or serving (eg rice or beans).

The process uses a lower container for the bulk product and a plunger or blade that moves downwards to compress and/or shear.

Texture analysis of cosmetic product using compression method

Compression

Compression is one of the most common texture tests where samples are placed on a flat surface and an upper compression platen is lowered into the sample.

Texture Profile Analysis (TPA) is a specialized derivative of compression testing, consisting of a 4 step test of compression, relaxation, recompression and then a final relaxation.

Texture analysis of cosmetic product using extrusion method

Extrusion

Extrusion testing has many applications within the food, and other industries, for texture assessment.

This method is relevant to semi-solids or viscous liquids, where the rheological properties of the product affect the flow.

Texture analysis of dairy produce using multi-penetration method

Penetration

This test method can be performed on a wide variety of food products and is a very useful test in simulating a bite or in comparative analysis.

With penetrometry-based methods, a probe is penetrated into a sample to a given distance and the peak force encountered during the test is measured but this can be different if the product has a skin, such as an apple.

Texture analysis of cosmetic product using shear method

Shear

Shear testing is a very popular and valuable test method applicable to food and cosmetic texture analysis.

This method applies slicing or 'shearing' to the product, which replicates the action of the front incisors when food is introduced into the mouth

Texture analysis of grain/snack product using snap/bend/break method

Snap, Bend and Break

Breaking or bending texture testing is commonly used for hard or brittle foods that snap.

The product is stressed until it breaks and the peak or maximum force is measure. 

Softer products can also be tested with this method to measure their flexibility.

Texture analysis of processed meat product using tension method

Tension

Tension methods pull or stretch the test sample, to measure the elasticity and the ultimate strength of the product.

A valuable procedure for testing food as well as simulating production processes and handling of the final product.

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