Hardness - Texture Profile Analysis
Theory:
Hardness is given by the peak load of the initial compression. Peak hardness tends to occur at the max compression depth although this is not always true.
Fixture:
The peak load of the first chew compression is a primary attribute of all foods and therefore can be tested with all food compression testing fixtures.
Analysis:
The calculation for Hardness if extremely simple and just involves logging the peak load value of the first chew.
Hardness is a critical component for testing Gumminess,
Associated Definitions:
Hardness
Texture Profile Analysis
