Development, Characterization, and Optimization of Protein Level in Date Bars Using Response Surface Methodology

Table 4

TA-XT2 settings for comparison of hardness and fracturability of date bars by bend test with 3 points bend rig.

Mode	Measure force in compression
Option	Return To Start
Pretest speed	1.0 mm/s
Test speed	3.0 mm/s
Posttest speed	10.0 mm/s
Distance	5 mm
Trigger force	Auto −50 g
Tare mode	Auto
Data acquisition rate	500 pps