Sensory attribute Definition References
Hardness Force applied by the molar teeth to compress the food Low: Finger-sized soft bread rolls (Pullman)
High: Hard candy (Halls)
Crispness Noise of food during mastication Low: Finger-sized soft bread rolls (Pullman)
High: Breakfast cereal (Crunch)
Adhesiveness Ability of food to adhere to the teeth when chewed Low: Sliced carrot with thickness 2 mm
High: Toffee candy with caramelized milk sweet (Arcor)
Fracturability Ability to break food into pieces when it is bitten using the incisors Low: Sliced carrot with thickness 2 mm
High: Commercial toast (Pullman)
Chewiness Number of chews necessary for food to be swallowed –
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