Information Density: Food Technology Corporation (FTC) – Signal Evidence & AI Readability

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FTC is a world leading provider of texture analysis solutions

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Food technology and texture analysis solutions
Texture analysis solutions

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[H2] Texture analysis solutions by industry
Simulate any interaction with food, cosmetics or pharmaceutical products and measure the physical sensory experience.
Explore industry texture solutions
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[H2] How a texture analyzer works
Texture analyzers can be used to evaluate and control the factors affecting quality, processing, handling and shelf-life of a product.
This enables you to better understand consumer habits and acceptance criteria.
How does it work?
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[H2] Testing methods
Our texture analyzers and testing fixtures are designed for replicating interactions between a consumer and the product, as well as production processing and handling equipment.
Discover more about the seven fundamental methods for texture analysis.
Texture testing methods

[H2] Our most popular texture analyzers at a glance
[H3] Common features
[H4] Environment
Quality Control
Research & Development
Production
[H4] 2 Year Warranty
[H4] Data output
[H4] Pass/fail indicator
[H4] Data analysis
[H4] Software - TL-Pro

[H3] TMS-Pilot
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[H4] Capacity
0 - 500 N
[H4] Type
Software controlled
[H4] Touchscreen
Optional
[H4] Automated control
Yes
[H4] Data analysis
Advanced
[H3] TMS-Pro
[IMG: TMS-Pro advanced texture analyzer, product and component tester]
[H4] Capacity
0 - 2.5 kN
[H4] Type
Software controlled
[H4] Touchscreen
Optional
[H4] Automated control
Yes
[H4] Data analysis
Advanced
[H3] TU-Tenderometer
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[H4] Capacity
> 300 TU
[H4] Type
Machine control
[H4] Automated control
No

[H4] Data analysis
Basic

[H2] What do our customers say?
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Working with FTC for the past 3 years, we bought 2 texture analyzers with different probes and fixtures for all kinds of applications. We have always been able to count on the technical support of FTC who answer our requests promptly and with the best disposition.
Staff Scientist
The Hershey Company
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[H1] About Us
[H2] We are a world leading provider of texture analysis solutions.
[H3] With extensive experience in practical food texture measurement we provide solutions for field, factory and laboratory environments.

[H2] Food Technology Corporation (FTC) - Solutions for results you can trust
Since 1966 Food Technology Corporation (FTC) has been designing reliable texture measurement testing solutions for quality control, so our customers around the world can achieve consistent and accurate test results, every time.
Our customer focus means we understand the needs and challenges of our customers. Operating under strict quality standards FTC products are used for texture measurement and analysis across wide range of industries.

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From the food technology laboratories to pharmaceutical production lines our customers rely on FTC products to ensure:
product quality
cost savings
optimised development
optimum performance
efficient production
minimum wastage
conformance to standards
FTC provide high quality testing solutions, that deliver outstanding performance and longevity, as well as an affordable alternative to many higher priced systems on the market.
This enables businesses, small and large, to perform texture quality testing on their products, without compromising on precision or accuracy.
[H2] A global company
FTC is a part of the Physical Properties Testing (PPT) group, a multi-national holding company.
FTC is an international company with group headquarters in Virginia, USA. We also have European headquarters in the United Kingdom, as well as offices in France, Germany, China and Thailand.
Additionally, FTC is represented by a global network of exclusive distributors, providing customers with local technical expertise, training, application and after-sales support.

[H2] Committed to customer satisfaction
We understand our customers, having designed and manufactured texture analysis equipment to meet their needs for over 50 years.
FTC has worked with over 50,000 customers to develop test solutions that work for them.
Explore our testimonials and case studies for your industry find out how we can help you.
[H2] Delivering engineering excellence
For more than 50 years the name FTC has stood for reliability, precision and innovation.
FTC design and offer products to suit a wide range of test applications and budgets, from sophisticated software-controlled texture analyzers, through to customised textyre testing fixtures and accessories.
We also develop our own testing software. For example, VectorPro MT is our state-of-the-art, icon-driven materials testing software is designed for ease-of-use and faster, more intuitive testing.
[H2] Worldwide technical support
Our sales, engineering and technical support teams are committed to providing the highest level of customer service.
Backed up by a fully trained international distributor network, wherever you are located in the world, you can be sure of getting the best advice before you buy and during the many years of use you will enjoy with FTC products.
[H3] Expert application support
Whatever you need to test, we can help!
Our technical sales engineers and distributors have experience of a wide variety of test applications and industries and offer expert advice to help you select, configure and install the right equipment to meet your application requirements.
As well as providing application support for our standard product range, however versatile, we also design and develop bespoke force, materials and torque test solutions for specialised applications.
Our engineers can design an build solutions to your exact requirements, from bespoke grips and fixtures through to fully automated test systems.
[H3] Worldwide training
All FTC testing instruments and systems have comprehensive operating manuals and support documentation available to download, so you can start testing immediately.
Our technical sales engineers and customer support teams are here to give you a helping hand to get started or even a refresher training session.
FTC, along with our network of international distributors, provides installation and application specific training packages to suit all needs.
Training and support can be delivered onsite at your facility or online.
We are here to support you and help you get the best from your equipment.
[H3] Calibration and repair
For calibration and repair of our instruments and test systems, we have an extensive support network of FTC service centres to assist you at all times.
Operated by our team of trained distributors and our own regional offices, you can be sure of prompt and efficient service to keep your FTC equipment in top-class condition.
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[H2] How we can help you
Get help from the experts - our technical sales engineers and engineering teams have extensive experience across many industries and can support your test requirements.
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Industry
Product tested
Test type
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Closure torque
Flexure
Pull-off / pull-out

Compression
Friction
Shear in tension

Compressive burst
Insertion and withdrawal
Tear

Compressive shear
Loop tack
Tensile strength

Ergonomic strength
Peel
Top-load

Fastening torque
Penetration & puncture resistance
Torque to Turn

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[H1] Texture analysis
Simulate any interaction with food, cosmetics or pharmaceutical products and measure the physical sensory experience.
Control production, ensure quality and optimise processing.

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Bakery
Consumers have very particular expectations of how bakery products should feel and behave during consumption.
Choosing the right method of texture analysis keeps the texture testing practical and real, by using techniques that replicate handling by the consumer, such as stretching, breaking, bending, cutting and squashing the product.

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Confectionery
Confectionery creates unique texture analysis challenges, as the texture is deliberately designed by food technologists to meet consumer desire and expectation.
Combining different ingredients and altering production methods to achieve the right texture consistency requires a repeatable, accurate and objective method of texture analysis.

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Cosmetics
The way a cosmetic product feels to the touch during application is as critical to customer acceptance as how it performs.
Chemists in the cosmetic, personal care and toiletries sectors are constantly challenged to meet consistent physical texture expectations.

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Dairy
From the raw ingredients through to manufacturing procedures, the physical structure of dairy products change impacting the subjective sensory properties consumers use to evaluate the quality of a product.
The measurement of texture (from butter spreadability to curd firmness) is paramount in modern dairy production. Texture analyzers support food technologists assess engineering performance and sensory quality throughout the manufacturing process.

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Education and Research
Texture (and related mouth or finger-feel of a product) plays an essential role in the consumer's evaluation and acceptance of a product.
A texture analyzer enables accurate, repeatable, product measurement in a numerical output for testing against subjective findings.
Our texture measurement systems are used in laboratories, schools, colleges and universities worldwide.

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Fruit and Vegetable
Evaluating the texture of fruit and vegetables, when fresh or during processing, enables producers and processors to maximise their efficiency and meet consumer expectations.
If an apple or a strawberry is too soft, it's no longer desirable. Quality standards require ongoing measurement of sensory characteristics, establishing the best time to harvest a crop to produce a consistently good finished product.

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Gels and Hydrocolloids
Gelling agents are commonly used as thickeners, binding agents and stabilizers in food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals to provide desirable textures.
Gelatin (or gelatine) has industry standard 'Bloom strength' tests for grading and qualifying its gelling properties. Other agents (hydrocolloids) can be tested in similar ways.

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Grains and Snacks
Grain and cereals such as rice, couscous and pasta are cooked before consumption. Evaluating the raw product, as well as correct preparation method, to achieve a desirable texture is essential for a quality finished product.
Snack foods made from grains and cereals are also complex in texture. If an expected texture is missing from the consumer's evaluation the product will be considered sub-standard or stale.

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Meat and Fish
How do you translate the 'sensory' quality of meat (or meat-free protein alternatives) into analytical information that you can use to assess and evaluate quality?
Where other food groups compete for consumer preference by innovating new products and flavours, meat is regularly graded just by sensory texture that is linked to its perceived quality.
A texture analyzer can objectively replicate touch, bite or mouth-feel, and other customer sensory interactions with a product.

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Pet Food and Animal Feed
Pet food must appeal to the animal and the pet's owner. Food texture particularly needs to satisfy human sensory processing, along with appearance and smell.
Measuring raw ingredients and changing formulations requires objective texture analysis to meet product safety and consumer acceptance.

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Pharmaceuticals
Texture analysis is used in pharmaceutical (and nutraceutical) products to assess quality, efficacy and customer acceptance.
Whether the medication is ingested through chewing, crushing or after being dissolved, the impact of formulation changes to meet the desired oral administration characteristics can be evaluated with repeatable testing and analysis methods.
Preferable sensory qualities are a major benefit where consumers often have an aversion to taking medication.

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