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](/sites/default/files/inline/method-bulk_analysis.jpg)
Bulk analysis
![Texture testing method - Compression](/sites/default/files/inline/method-compression.jpg)
Compression or tension
![Texture testing method - Extrusion](/sites/default/files/inline/method-extrusion.jpg)
Extrusion
![Texture testing method - Puncture and penetration](/sites/default/files/inline/method-penetration.jpg)
Puncture and penetration
![Texture testing method - Shear](/sites/default/files/inline/method-shear.jpg)
Shear
![Texture testing method - Snap, bend and break](/sites/default/files/inline/method-snap.jpg)
Snap, bend and break
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