Application Techniques and Access to University Facilities

Application Techniques

Analysis	Instrument	Purpose
Texture and Strength Capacity	Texture Analyzer XT Plus	To measure and quantify a product’s textural/mechanical properties objectively and accurately
Extrusion High and Low Moisture	Brabender FC CM TwinLab-F 20/40 Technologies benchtop extruder	To formulate, develop and simulate TVP and HME extruded products with minimal sample needed
Homogenizer	GEA Niro Soavi Panda benchtop homogenizer	To homogenize a non-soluble liquid mixture thoroughly for sample preparation
Spray drying	BUCHI Mini Spray Dryer B-290 Benchtop spray dryer	To dry a liquid or slurry into a dry powder with hot gas
Shelf-life	Memmert HPP 260 humidity and temperature-controlled shelf-life chambers	To determine shelf-life of a product while regulating temperature, humidity, air composition (CO2 or O2), and light intensity.
High Shear Mixing and Thermal Treatment	Hotmix Pro Thermomix	To blend and thermal treat a sample for formulating alternative beverage and meat applications