 ##  [Texture Profile Analysis](/texture-profile-analysis) 

  ##  [Texture Profile Analysis](https://health.quantumdictionary.io/texture-profile-analysis-0) 

  
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**Health &amp; Life Sciences Dictionary**

 
Definition

An instrumental method that quantifies mechanical textural properties of a food sample by applying controlled compressive deformations (commonly a two-cycle compression) and recording force–time or force–distance responses to derive parameters such as hardness, cohesiveness, springiness, adhesiveness and chewiness.