Food Industry

 

Is it too hard? Is it fresh? Is it too sticky? Is it over ripe? Is it tough? How strong is it?

Do you need to test raw ingredients or processed foods to ensure optimum quality?

Are you consistently making the right decisions about food quality, NPD and production methods?

Why measure food texture?

For over 40 years, FTC has been a leading manufacturer of texture testing systems for the food industry. These texture measurement systems used in conjunction with food fixtures are able to mimic the actions of a consumer when eating food.

Traditionally subjective opinions provided by taste panels can now be turned into objective food texture characteristic measurements, where manufacturers can easily assess whether a product is too chewy, hard or brittle etc, saving both time and money.

 

What does FTC offer?

• Texture analysers that are affordable alternatives to higher-priced systems
• High texture measurement force testing up to 250kgf
• Comprehensive range of test fiixtures
• 40 years experience working solely within the food texture industry
• 2 year warranty

FTC texture analysers offer great flexibility to perform multiple tests to identify different food texture characteristics.

Bulk Analysis

• Measure the effects of your process on texture
• Bulk analysis of particulate products to assess firmness

Compression

• Assess integrity of cooked vegetables
• Compression test evaluating hardness to touch

Penetration

• Penetration tests to quantify ripeness
• Measure firmness and elasticity

Shearing

• Cut blanched foods to predict final cook quality
• Fracture and split tests of hard cheese

Extrusion

• Extrude purées and pastes to measure flow and consistency properties
• Test viscous liquids in their pots using extrusion cones

Breaking

• Snap bar-type samples with rigid or elongated structure
• Measure flexure properties and storage hardening of products

Tension

• Break strength analysis to determine breaking point
• Stretch gums and laces to measure elasticity and extensibility

To find out more about Food Technology Corporation and how they can help with your food applications visit the FTC website now.