By Emma Foster on Thu 28 October 2021

To evaluate food materials in the mixing process we use viscosity testing. The objective is to understand how the viscosity varies as the mixing process advances. This can have an impact on the type of mixing blades used and the power consumption. Find out more about the different types of guard legs to use on your processes.

By Emma Foster on Wed 06 October 2021

A Texture Analyser has many different uses. This article demonstrates the role of a texture analyser during a crush test and its results.

By Emma Foster on Wed 26 August 2020

There are different forms of yoghurt available on the market such as stirred, set frozen and liquid yoghurt. Processing variables in the manufacturing of yoghurt controls its textural properties. This article will focus on evaluating the firmness and consistency of the yoghurt using the CTX penetration test.