Application Studies / Muffin Firmness & Elasticity

Muffin Firmness & Elasticity

Industry:

Food

Baked

Confectionery

Attributes measured:

hardness

extensibility

firmness

relaxation

elasticity

Background

The AIB muffin test is used to measure differences in the crumb of muffins made with two different types of egg ingredient. Elasticity is measured as a factor of relaxation after a set compression distance. The stiffness and firmness of the crown of the muffins is also compared using a blade to cut through the crust and into the crumb.

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