The BLADE SET (HDP/BS*) comprises a Warner Bratzler blade, a reversible blade, a slotted blade
insert and a blade holder.
The reversible blade has a knife edge at one end and a flat guillotine edge at the other. In operation, the
blade is firmly held by means of the blade holder which screws directly into the Texture Analyser.
The slotted blade insert is located directly into the Heavy Duty Platform and acts as a guide for the blade
whilst providing support for the product.
Options: HDP/WBV: Warner Bratzler Blade Set with ‘V’ slot blade for USDA Standard
HDP/WBR: Warner Bratzler Blade Set with rectangular slot blade
Sausage Shearing using Warner-Bratzler
Factors that affect the results of Warner Bratzler shear tests are: uniformity of sample size, direction of
muscle fibres, presence of connective tissue and fat deposits, sample temperature, and speed of
shearing. A cutting/shearing test was then performed. This test represents a crude method with little
sample preparation which lends itself ideally to quick quality determination. The microstructure of
cooked meat emulsion, such as sausage products, may be influenced by the processing conditions,
particularly cooking, and its composition, i.e. the type of meat protein, fat-protein ratio, salt level,
moisture, degree of comminution and filler content