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Methods for assessing mouthfeel attributes of foods using a tribology device

US8413481B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 4, 2008
Grant dateApr 9, 2013
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Expiry dateJun 4, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N33/04
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for differentiating foods with respect to mouthfeel, a method for identifying a composition having the ability to improve the mouthfeel of a food, and a method for predicting mouthfeel attributes of a food using a novel tribology device.

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