Texture Analysis Flashcards
1
Q
Shear thinning fluids
A
Ketchup
Lotion
Toothpaste
Greek yogurt
Whipped cream
2
Q
Shear thickening fluids
A
Oobleck (corn starch + water)
Water saturated sand
Propylene glycol
Ethylene glycol
3
Q
Brookfield viscometer
A
Rotate sensing element in a fluid
Measure torque necessary to overcome resistance to movement
4
Q
Rheometer
A
Material placed between 2 plates
Bottom plate moves at fixed speed
Torsional force on top plate is measured
Newtoinan and non newtonian fluids
5
Q
Two bite test
A
Samples compressed twice using texture analyzer
Provide insight into how samples behave when chewed
6
Q
Info from two bite test
A
Hardness
Adhesiveness
Gumminess
Chewiness
Springiness
Crumbliness
