2.4. Texture profile analysis
Texture profile analysis (TPA) of surimi gel was performed using
a TA-XT texture analyzer (Stable Micro Systems, Surrey, UK)
equipped with a flat plunger 50 mm in diameter (SMS-P/50). Each
cylinder (2.5 cm long) was compressed axially in two consecutive
cycles of 50% compression at 5 s apart. The crosshead moved at a
constant speed of 1 mm/s. At least 10 measurements were made for
each sample.