The texture-fracturability analysis

The texture-fracturability analysis was performed with a Stable Micro Systems model TA.XTPlus Texture Analyzer (Texture Technologies Corp., Hamilton, MA, USA) using an HDP/BS blade. The weight calibration was performed daily with a 2000 g weight standard and the height calibration was set at 15 mm. The set up used in the texture profile analysis (TPA) included: pretest speed of 1 mm/s, test speed of 5 mm/s and posttest speed of 2 mm/s, the trigger system using “force”, and defining 2.4 mm of distance. The cheese cracker samples had a uniform surface. On the day of the analysis, the samples were removed from the modified atmosphere packaging sealed bag. Five samples from each treatment were analyzed. Fracturability (g) was evaluated.