Texture analysers are designed to perform scientific analysis and measurement of the texture of particular objects. Texture analysis is important aspect of quality control as it allows the evaluation and control of the factors that impact the quality, processing and handling of the products. A texture analyser is commonly used for textural testing within the food, pet food, pharmaceutical ans cosmetics industries.
Texture Measurement Principle
As texture is a physical property related to touch, it can be easily measured by mechanical testing methods such as force testing. Texture measurement is performed by physically deforming a test sample in a controlled environment and measureing the response to the applied force. The textural characteristics of the sample are gauged from these results. The force applied during the testing are simulated with a wide range of jigs and fixtures to mimic the real texture testing. Such tests can be compression, tension and flexure testing to measure hardness, crispiness, crunchiness, softness, springiness, tackiness and other mechanical properties. A texture analyser device performs the test automatically and displays the results on-screen.
Texture analysers are designed to perform scientific analysis and measurement of the texture of particular objects. Texture analysis is important aspect of quality control as it allows the evaluation and control of the factors that impact the quality, processing and handling of the products. A texture analyser is commonly used for textural testing within the food, pet food, pharmaceutical ans cosmetics industries.
Texture Measurement Principle
As texture is a physical property related to touch, it can be easily measured by mechanical testing methods such as force testing. Texture measurement is performed by physically deforming a test sample in a controlled environment and measureing the response to the applied force. The textural characteristics of the sample are gauged from these results. The force applied during the testing are simulated with a wide range of jigs and fixtures to mimic the real texture testing. Such tests can be compression, tension and flexure testing to measure hardness, crispiness, crunchiness, softness, springiness, tackiness and other mechanical properties. A texture analyser device performs the test automatically and displays the results on-screen.
