How to Measure the Texture of Alternative Protein Products
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Consumers worldwide are increasingly looking for non-meat options when buying protein as part of their diet. Meat has been the main source of protein in developed markets for years.
However, a change in consumer behavior has led to a growth in the alternative proteins market due to health concerns, environmental reasons, and animal welfare awareness.
Consequently, producers of animal proteins face large risks to their sustainability if they do not join the innovative and fast-growing alternative proteins market which is attracting considerable financial investment.
Broadly speaking, an alternative protein is any form of dietary protein that does not come from animals. However, these protein sources include plant-based protein, fermented protein, algae, cultured meat, 3D printed meat, and insects.
The Importance of Measuring Actuation Force
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What is an Actuation Test?
An actuation test measures the process that occurs when a mechanical device operates. For example, the release of a hairspray aerosol, a liquid soap hand pump, an inhaler barrel, or a keyboard or camera button.
It is a non-destructive test, simply causing a device to function in the way in which it was designed and used to measure every aspect of interest of this function.
Why are Actuation Tests Important?
Many characteristics of actuation can be measured, and the parameters of interest depend on the product under investigation. In the case of an aerosol, hand pump, or inhaler, the main parameter required is the force used to expel its contents. The travel that occurs during actuation is also frequently important.
How to Test Paper and Cardboard Using a Texture Analyser
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Corrugated cardboard is used all over the world for strong, cheap, and light recyclable packaging. Many boxes are made to certain customers’ demands, and the aim of these tests is to maximize strength (meeting the customer’s needs) while minimizing costs from component materials and weight.
Strength properties can be quantified using either imitative or more traditional, fundamental methods. Unlike traditional crush testing equipment, which only records the maximum force during a test, Stable Micro Systems Texture Analysers, along with
Exponent software, allow full graph analysis.
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How to Measure Hair Volume, Frizziness and Curl Retention
During marketing and promotional activities, hair products are frequently described as offering good ‘body’ to the hair while taming frizz and flyaways. The efficiency of these products must be verified scientifically, however.
High body can be loosely defined as thick, bouncy hair with high volume and a good amount of movement as the head is turned. This may also be characterized as hair with a good amount of elevation from the scalp in both the lateral and vertical directions.
Conducting a hair body measurement using the Volscan Profiler involves dynamic testing and sample movement in combination with laser measurement. This instrument also offers a diverse array of digital dimensional measurements with fast analysis times.