Dough Tensile Test Rig

The dough tensile test is a micro-scale tensile test: Only a small volume of flour or dough is sufficient. The test determines the processing characteristics, extensibility, elasticity and stickiness of dough and glutens. 

This is useful for the comparison of different flours and baking ingredients as well as for the determination of their influence on the baked good. Various recipes, processing types- and times, as well as additives can be improved in order to have the optimal end product. 

Alternatively the rig can be used for the determination of the elastic characteristics of chewing gum.