The BACK EXTRUSION RIG (A/BE) is comprised of a sample container which is centrally located beneath a disc plunger.
The disc plunger performs a compression test which extrudes the product up and around the edge of the disc.
This test measures the consistency of viscous products, such as yoghurt, creams and sauces, processed fruit and vegetables, or moisturising creams, shampoo and hair gel products.
The market for fruit and
vegetables, especially in many industrial countries, is constantly changing and
evolving.
Every year new crops are being
offered for sale in markets and this stimulates innovation in handling methods
and studies of quality factors.
Texture is one of the most
important quality attributes affecting the acceptability of both fresh and
processed foods. Fruit and vegetable
quality is a concept based on several criteria which depend on the
objective.
