Application Techniques and Access to University Facilities

Beverage Application

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

 

Teaching Kitchen

Shear Mixer


 

application kitchen

Application Kitchen


 

Benchtop Extruder

Benchtop Extruder