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Superbowl 2026
by Texture Technologies on Jan 28, 2026 in Latest-News, Texture-Technologies
The 2026 Superbowl is just around the corner! No matter who you’re rooting for, we hope you have a great day, filled with friends and fun … and food! What...
26 October 2020
Extend your texture analysis capabilities and increase your testing efficiency
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14 July 2020
Texture Analysis to Measure the Effects of Enzyme Addition on the Staling of Artisanal Bread
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01 June 2018
Just add science: Chew and Texture Technologies partner to fast track new product development
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21 October 2016
It is so cool and flattering when our customers feature our instrument in their claims!
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28 January 2016
Win $2,000 in our 2016 video competition for university students and faculty
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28 July 2015
You scream, I scream, we all scream for frozen confectionery product testing!
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23 June 2015
Is it a tough egg to crack? SMS’ new egg testing suite can help you find out.
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27 March 2015
SMS Article: Using texture analysis as a physical tool in regenerative medicine
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03 February 2015
Recent patents and the TA.XTPlus: fat filling with "cooling" effect; longer-wear cosmetic compositions; and antiperspirant soft solid compositions comprising a wax blend
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16 December 2014
Recent Patents and the TA.XTPlus: Eco-friendly air freshner gels; Edible animal chews; and Heat-resistant chocolate;
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28 October 2014
New TA.XTPlus Application Studies: Candy Corn Testing; Puncture of Fig Bars
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28 October 2014
Article: "Against the Grain" takes another look at gluten-free diet popularity and what science tells us
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17 September 2014
New TA.HDPlus Application Studies: Four point bend test of tile; flexural strength of glass test
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25 June 2014
New TA.XTPlus Application Studies: Bread relaxation, french fries acoustic, and more...
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06 May 2014
Recent Patents and the TA.XTPlus: Oven-baked fries with deep fry taste; cosmetic gelling agent
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22 April 2014
Recent Patents and the TA.XTPlus: 3M pressure sensitive adhesive for gentler skin application; pet food with a long-lasting soft texture; and a method of improving pre-baked dough products
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14 March 2014
Recent Patents and the TA.XTPlus: Biodegradable mesh with glue points for medical scaffolds, temperature tolerant chocolate, an anti-staling mixture for baked bread
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10 March 2014
SMS Blog: Rice and easy standard texture measurement with the new Rice Extrusion Rig
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04 March 2014
SMS Blog: Biomaterials and Scaffolds for tissue engineering – approaches to their mechanical testing
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04 March 2014
Two New TA.XTPlus Application Studies: Five Extruded Cheese Snack Testing Methods; Various Methods for Testing Chicken Breast & Shredded Chicken
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04 March 2014
TA.XTPlus Application Study: Unconfined Yield Strength of Moderately Compressed Powders
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04 March 2014
TA.XTPlus Application: Constant 90 Degree Peel Tests with SMS’ Automated Linear Indexing Stage
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14 February 2014
Article: Partially germinated ingredients for improved product performance and texture
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04 February 2014
Newly re-designed 500g load cell offers more precision in low force applications
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27 January 2014
Recent Patents and the TA.XTPlus: Erythritol-sweetened confectionery products and extending the shelf-life of nutritional products with ultrasound
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23 January 2014
Recent Patents and the TA.XTPlus: Hair care, film coatings composition, and lubricating edible gels
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13 January 2014
New article: texture analyzers offer simpler and more cost-effective sensory profiling for cosmetic products
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13 January 2014
Recent Patents and the TA.XTPlus: Unit dose dispensing apparatus and orally disintegrating tablets
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24 October 2013
Video Capture for the TA.XTPlus helps visually capture product behaviors for better analysis and sharing
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08 October 2013
Automation is here: the Automated Linear Indexing System and Exponent’s Batch Testing Functionality
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02 September 2013
New application study compares the New TA-108S-5i Method and the ASTM D882 Method for film testing
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10 July 2013
NCI Rheology Course Helps Participants Understand Wheat and Flour Quality Testing
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02 May 2013
The Journal of Visualized Experiments (JoVE): Introducing an Angle Adjustable Cutting Box for Analyzing Slice Shear Force in Meat (with the TA.XTPlus)
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18 April 2013
Enhanced Security Module (ESM) Helps Drug Manufacturers Stay FDA Chapter 21 CFR Part 11 Compliant with audit trails, user level permissions, and more…
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22 February 2013
CIMMYT aims to develop better seeds and more productive farming methods with new laboratories
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25 November 2012
New Automated Linear Indexing System automates high volume, repetitive testing
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18 November 2012
AAPS meeting roundup of muco-adhesive and bio-adhesive papers plus online resources
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20 September 2012
New Paper: A New Perspective on the Mechanical Evaluation of Granular Material
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16 August 2012
More new application studies available: "Yogurts Tested Three Ways" and "Firmness of Baked Beans"
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01 August 2012
New: Confectionery Products Texture Analysis Application Overview Now Available
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24 May 2012
Artisan bread baking technology short course offered by the Wheat Marketing Center
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09 May 2012
Testing "Al Dente"...new method helps pasta industry test the firmness of irregularly shaped pasta
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12 April 2012
Rapid Disintegration Tablet Rig replicates the in vivo conditions of the human mouth for FMT and OBT testing
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12 April 2012
New Powder Flow Analyzer software upgrade makes for quicker and easier testing
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12 April 2012
Gel Mucoadhesion Probe Offers Far More Efficient Method of Testing Mucoadhesion
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04 January 2012
New VolScan Profiler helps bakery manufacturers do diligent quality assurance
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04 January 2012
