Brittleness Capacity of a sample to break up into numerous pieces
during the first bite
Loudness Sound intensity during the first three bites
Pitch Pitch of the sound during the first three bites: from sharp
to bass
Sound duration Sound intensity after eight chews
Stickiness, adhesiveness Force necessary to remove the material from the teeth or
the palate
Airiness Presence of air in the product during the beginning of
chewing
Cohesiveness Resistance to the fracturation at the end of chewing
Lightness Perception of light texture during the beginning of chewing
Crackling Puffiness in the mouth at the beginning of chewing
Sponginess Amount of liquefaction: from particulate and dry to soft
and spongy