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?

    <p>All of the above</p> 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?

    <p>Elasticity</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Toughness, Chewiness, or Tenderness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of gumminess in food texture?

    <p>Low degree of hardness and high cohesiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What is the primary function of a succulometer?

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

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

    <p>Evaluating the sensory properties of a food through touch</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Resistance to force, such as compression and tensile strength</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a penetrometer?

    <p>Determining the consistency or hardness of a substance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of food texture according to Bourne?

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

    What is a desirable texture in food products?

    <p>Firm and Close</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can the texture of a food be measured?

    <p>Objectively by functions of mass, time, and distance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do rheological attributes of a food product refer to?

    <p>The mechanical and structural properties of the food</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Sponge cake</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Light and even with plenty of holes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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