Alternative Yogurt Relaxation


Industry:

Food

Dairy

New Foods

Attributes measured:

flexibility

hardness

toughness

elasticity

firmness

stiffness

total work (thickness)

relaxation

stickiness

work of adhesion

Background

The TA.XTPlus can aid companies develop new products, emulate traditional offerings, and help ensure consistent production quality. In this study, the TA.XTPlus Texture Analyzer and TA-11 1” diameter acrylic probe were used to perform a relaxation test on several alternative yogurts. The samples tested were: Daiya Blueberry Greek Yogurt Alternative, Daiya Peach Greek Yogurt Alternative (pictured right), Daiya Strawberry Yogurt Alternative, Kite Hill Strawberry Yogurt Alternative, Kite Hill Blueberry Yogurt Alternative, Forager Organic Cashewgurt Blueberry, and Forager Organic Cashewgurt Strawberry.