Food Texture Analyser General Probe Kit
General Probe Kit
FTC has collected a versatile set of probes for a range of general texture testing methods, available in a portable carry case.
The kit contains commonly used cylinders, cones and ball probes, in several sizes, plus a needle probe. This selection enables compression, extrusion, penetration/puncture, tension (adhesion) methods to be applied.
Additionally, the Perspex knife edge adds the capability to shear samples to provide the ability to perform a variety of texture tests.
PART NUMBER: 432-056
(This kit formerly had part number TA-P-KIT2)
Contents
- CYLINDERS: 38.1mm (432-058); 25.4mm (432-057); 12.7mm BS (432-059); 10mm (432-066); 6mm (432-070); 2mm (432-076)
- CONES: 90 degree (432-079); 60 degree (432-080); 45 degree (432-081); 30 degree (432-083)
- BALLS: 25.4mm (432-088); 12.7mm (432-089)
- MISC: 2mm Needle (432-087); Perspex Knife Edge (432-018)
Applications
- Gel strength
- Firmness of dough
- Firmness of guacamole or spreads
- Cutting resistance of bakery items
- Bite strength requirements of confectionery
- Crush resistance of scones, biscuits, etc.
- Augment your testing with any of FTC's more specialised probe fixtures here.
