Brookfield CT3 Texture Analyzer - Manual (Page 33)

Brookfield Engineering Labs., Inc. Page 33 Manual No. M08-372-C0113
ADHESIVE FORCE Force required to “pull” probe from sample
(suction).
MODULUS Ratio of stress divided by strain during the first
compression cycle (e.g., the slope of the force:
deformation curve). It is representative of sample
rigidity.
RESULTS:
LOW-FAT FAT-FREE
HARDNESS (g) 122 227
WORK (mJ) 1592.7 3199.9
ADHESION (mJ) -246.4 -522.6
ADHESIVE FORCE (g) -58 -112
CONCLUSIONS:
Creaminess of samples was evaluated as a comparison between low-fat and
fat-free samples. This is a comparative measure between two samples, but
does give good indication of the effect of formulation on the protein:protein
network and resulting gel set. Such a test would be excellent both within the
Quality and Development environments, where product matching as well as
process control could be facilitated.
The modulus values are also considerably different where the higher values
for the fat-free fat product denote the firmer, more bound consistency of the
product.
EMPIRICAL Test conditions which will affect results generated:
FACTORS:
1. Sample size
2. Sample age
3. Sample temperature
4. Base and edge effects
5. Sample container and/or test probe employed
Sample conditions which will effect results generated:
1. Fat content
2. Protein content
3. pH
4. Set/Stirred product
5. Syneresis and surface characteristics
6. Presence of inclusions e.g. fruit
7. Temperature and uniformity
RELATED TESTS:
45° cone penetrometer test utilizing hold until time function to determine
relaxation.