noun
- an instrument used to measure the tenderness or firmness of food products, especially fruits and vegetables
Usage: technical; food industry
Examples
- The food scientist used a tenderometer to test the ripeness of the peaches.
- Quality control technicians rely on tenderometer readings to determine optimal harvest times.
- The tenderometer showed that the apples were still too firm for processing.
- Agricultural researchers calibrated the tenderometer before testing the tomato samples.
- The cannery’s tenderometer helped ensure consistent product quality.
- Using a tenderometer, they determined which pears were ready for market.