Stable Micro Systems has developed a new test method designed to evaluate the texture of packaged and unpackaged loaves of bread.

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The company’s Brad V Squeeze rig allows companies to scientifically evaluate how soft and springy a loaf is and therefore how fresh the product will appear to consumers. 


The Bread V Squeeze rig is the latest addition to Stable Micro Systems’ range of texture analysis instrumentation for use in the baking industry. Other tests include the analysis of bread toughness, dough stickiness, dough extensibility, and springiness of muffins, doughnuts and cakes.

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