Food Texture Characteristics

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What is the term for the force required to compress a substance between the molar teeth or between the tongue and palate?

Brittleness

Elasticity

Hardness (correct)

Cohesiveness

Which texture is a result of too much moisture or liquid present in the food?

Soggy texture (correct)

Crunchy texture

Undesirable texture

Lumpy texture

What is the term for the extent to which a material can be deformed before it ruptures?

Brittleness

Hardness

Elasticity

Cohesiveness (correct)

Which of the following is an example of undesirable texture?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the rate at which a deformed material regains its original condition after the removal of the deforming force?

Elasticity Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristics are defined as the energy required to masticate a solid food product for swallowing?

Toughness, Chewiness, or Tenderness Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of gumminess in food texture?

Low degree of hardness and high cohesiveness Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of instrumental methods of analysis in food texture measurement?

They are more sensitive and produce consistent results under controlled conditions Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a succulometer?

Measuring the moisture content of a fresh or processed vegetable product Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of sensory analysis in food texture measurement?

Evaluating the sensory properties of a food through touch Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary unit of measurement in food texture analysis?

Resistance to force, such as compression and tensile strength Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a penetrometer?

Determining the consistency or hardness of a substance Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of food texture according to Bourne?

The properties of a food that are sensed by the feeling of touch Signup and view all the answers

What is a desirable texture in food products?

Firm and Close Signup and view all the answers

How can the texture of a food be measured?

Objectively by functions of mass, time, and distance Signup and view all the answers

What do rheological attributes of a food product refer to?

The mechanical and structural properties of the food Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a food product with a Spongy texture?

Sponge cake Signup and view all the answers

What is the texture of a food product that is Light and even?

Light and even with plenty of holes Signup and view all the answers