Redesigned Warner‐Bratzler Fixture for TA.XTPlus Texture Analyzer


Industry:

Food

Meat

Attributes measured:

hardness

firmness

toughness

Background

Meat product texture can be quantified using SMS’ TA.XTPlus Texture Analyzer. The Warner-Bratzler shear tests use (i) a standard blade shape, (ii) a calibratable instrument, (iii) standard sample preparation and handling protocols, and (iv) operator diligence in following those protocols.