Managing the structuring of complex systems
Natural biopolymer gels for food product formulation
Article REF: J2220 V1
Managing the structuring of complex systems
Natural biopolymer gels for food product formulation

Authors : Camille MICHON, Véronique BOSC, Gérard CUVELIER

Publication date: September 10, 2010 | Lire en français

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1. Managing the structuring of complex systems

1.1 Texture as a primary objective closely linked to product structure

Texture is usually defined as all the mechanical, geometric and surface properties of a product that can be perceived by sensory receptors (NF ISO 5492 standard).

It is a set of rheological and structural properties that are perceived by our various senses:

  • Touch is mainly involved in the perception of the forces necessary for the overall handling of the product (somaesthesia) and related to the resistance of the product when it is chewed or spread, for example, as well as sensations related to the contact of the product with the skin or oral cavity (kinaesthesia);

  • Sight...

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