Quality Control Equipment II. Handling
Among the equipment for quality control of dough and flour, those that mimic dough handling, along with those that simulate kneading, are some of the most commonly used. Among these, two stand out: the alveograph and the extensograph. Alveograph Undoubtedly, the alveograph reigns as the king of flour quality control equipment in Spain and some other Mediterranean cultures. However, in English-speaking countries, the farinograph or other devices are more common. The alveograph is a device produced by the French company…