Two of our test attachments have been designed specifically for use in the development of frozen confectionery.
The ICE CREAM SCOOP (A/ICS) is used to measure the scooping resistance of ice cream, and other similar samples which can be formed into a self-supporting block.
A tilt-table is mounted on to the base of the Texture Analyser and the scoop positioned onto the load cell.
Although administration via the
peroral route is the most commonly targeted goal of new drug and dosage form
research and development, oral administration is not always feasible or
desirable.
The potential for oral dosage form development is severely limited
for active agents that are poorly absorbed in the upper gastrointestinal (GI)
tract and unstable to proteolytic enzymes. Some agents cause local stomach or
upper GI irritation or require doses in excess of 500mg. Additionally,
treatment of some diseases is best achieved by direct administration near the
affected area, particularly with diseases involving anorectal tissues.
Although oral administration can be used for drugs targeted for some of these
diseased tissues, exposure of the entire body compartment to the administered
drug is inefficient and can lead to undesired adverse effects.
