Tenderometer (food testing) Food Technology Corporation
The TU-12 Tenderometer is a portable and economical instrument for determining the maturity of fresh peas in the field with accuracy and ease.
Designed exclusively for pea tests, the Food Technology Corporation (FTC) Model TU-12 Tenderometer is a cost-effective alternative for determining the maturity of fresh peas. The system comes calibrated to read out directly in “Tenderometer Units” (TUs) and operates from a 12-volt DC power source, such as an automotive battery.
The tripod legs fully collapse for ease of transport and are adjustable for operation on the back of a vehicle or free standing on the ground. A hard mount kit is also available to secure it directly to a harvester. Durable, rugged and reliable, the TU-12 is designed to withstand harsh use with minimum maintenance. With micro processor control, the systems are easy to operate and almost no training is needed. Just load the sample and press the "START" button. It’s that easy. The TU-12 completes a test cycle and displays the results in standard Tenderometer Units up to 160 TU's.
FTC tenderometers have been used extensively by customers worldwide to determine harvest dates, buy on grade, and position harvesters for the most effective and high quality crop yield. With profits at stake a point or two off the standard can be very costly. Providing excellent accuracy, the TU-12 can easily save you thousands, quickly paying back your initial investment on a system that will remain dependable and trouble-free for years to come.
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