Stable Micro Systems has installed its 1000th TA.XTPlus texture analyser at chewing gum manufacturer Wrigley in Plymouth, UK
Since its launch in 2004, global sales of Stable Micro Systems's advanced instrument have seen strong growth, reflecting the increasing importance of texture analysis in food product development and quality control.
The success of this instrument pays testament to the company's pre-eminent position in food texture analysis.
Wrigley will be using its new TA.XTPlus for quality control in a range of products.
In addition to new product development and troubleshooting, the effects of formulation changes on chewing gum texture can also be assessed.
Innovative attachments, including forward and back extrusion cells, craft knife blades and tensile grips, can be used to assess characteristics such as hardness, stickiness and stringiness.
The TA.XTPlus texture analyser is a key instrument in Stable Micro Systems's comprehensive portfolio.
It can be used in conjunction with a variety of attachments to enable the accurate analysis of products at a wide range of speeds.
Other instruments include the TA.HDplus heavy duty texture analyser, which has a maximum force capacity of 750kg to provide high speed, high force, precision testing.
