A simple and portable method for on-line texture measurement of Italian “Speck Alto Adige”

• DOI: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2022.108831
• Publication Date: 2022-04-27T15:40:47Z
• Authors: Flavia Bianchi; Gerhard Gamper; Lidia Lozano; Nicoletta Simoncini; Roberta Virgili; Lukas Spada; Elena Venir
• Keywords: Shore durometer; Texture (cosmology); Line (geometry)

Texture is a relevant parameter for the assessment of cured ham's quality. In this study rapid on-line instrumental technique measurement texture pieces smoked ham intended sale as "Speck Alto Adige" PGI was developed. Speck samples were subjected to compression test using portable Shore A tester, and data compared with conventional analyses (texture profile analysis stress relaxation test) sensory evaluations. First, hardness range in which threshold value could be identified eligibility 120 speck indication established; afterwards, 48 defined based on measurements more than 1000 samples. These findings may help manufacturers determine textural properties Speck, simple analysis.