Stretch your pasta to breaking point

Stable Micro Systems has launched an instrument to measure the tensile strength and extensibility of pasta. The Noodle/Pasta Loop Tensile Rig, which attaches to the TA.XTPlus texture analyser helps manufacturers test the resilience and consumer appeal of cooked sheet pasta and noodles.

Guidelines for pasta cooking times are typically extensively tested to ensure that consumers can produce ideal results at home. Finding a precise solution for creating the preferred al dente pasta is of paramount importance. The Noodle/Pasta Loop Tensile Rig allows manufacturers to perfect the formulation of their products with the aid of repeatable, scientific analysis.

The Noodle/Pasta Loop Tensile Rig measures the force required to stretch cooked pasta or noodle samples to breaking point, providing an accurate measure of their extensibility. Previous clamping methods have encountered difficulties due to unequal pressure and failure at the sample mounting points. It is important that the product breaks within the gauge length in order to guarantee accurate test data. For this reason, the new rig comprises a novel annular sample cutter, producing a sample shape that prevents breakage at the holding points.

Contact: Stable Micro Systems; Tel: 01483 427 345