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Compression Test for Evaluating the Firmness of Bakery Products
7 May 2012This application note establishes a standard compression test method for evaluating the firmness of bakery products. This method is useful for measuring freshness and quality in product development and quality control. The force to compress a bread sample a specific distance simulates gentle squeezing by the consumer when selecting their loaf at the supermarket.
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Food and Beverage AnalyzersFood and Beverage Analyzers are commonly used to provide information about the chemical composition, structure and physical properties of food materials.Mechanical TestingMechanical testing explores the elastic and inelastic nature of a material when force is applied. A mechanical test shows whether a material is suitable for its intended application by measuring hardness, tensile strength, elongation, elasticity, and fatigue limit.Bakery ProductsCompression Testing