25.06.2025 by Aileen Sammler
New Food eBook Available: Decoding Food Properties with Thermal Analysis and Rheology
At NETZSCH Analyzing & Testing, we believe that understanding materials begins with the knowledge of how they behave. This principle applies to food, polymers, pharmaceuticals, and metals alike. That's why we're proud to introduce our latest addition to the NETZSCH application book library.
At NETZSCH Analyzing & Testing, we believe that understanding materials begins with the knowledge of how they behave. This principle applies to food, polymers, pharmaceuticals, and metals alike.
That's why we're proud to introduce our latest addition to the NETZSCH application book library: “Decoding Food Properties: Thermoanalytical and Rheological Insights” – now available as a free e-book download!
This new publication is a must-have for professionals in food science, quality assurance, product development, and sensory research. It provides a comprehensive overview of how thermal analysis and rheology help characterize key food properties such as:
- PolymorphismPolymorphism is the ability of a solid material to form different crystalline structures (synonyms: forms, modifications).Polymorphism of sugars (e.g., chocolate bloom or CrystallizationCrystallization is the physical process of hardening during the formation and growth of crystals. During this process, heat of crystallization is released.crystallization of honey)
- Starch gelatinization (for baked goods and sauces)
- Stability of salad dressings with solid particles, such as herbs
- Sensory perception (e.g., the flow and mouthfeel of creams, beverages, and emulsions).
Techniques such as differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), thermogravimetry (TGA), dynamic-mechanical analysis (DMA), rotational rheology, capillary rheology, and the Kinetics Neo software are clearly explained and applied through real-world examples, providing you with practical tools to ensure product consistency, improve shelf life, and optimize formulation.
New Website about Food Science
Visit our landing page to discover how NETZSCH Thermal Analysis and Rheology solutions can help you optimize food quality, processing, and nutrition. Dive into our food science page, which features expert webinars, free downloads, and success stories.
Take a look at our upcoming free live webinar on July 3rd, 2025!
In this webinar, Prof. Dr. Simone Lipinski and Dr. Xiaoai Guo from the German Institute of Food Technologies discuss key aspects of how specialized nutrition is digested and analyzed.
They introduce the standardized INFOGEST protocol to simulate human digestion and explain how rheological methods help characterize food texture and viscosity at different digestive stages.
Expand Your Knowledge with NETZSCH Application Books
No matter what field you're in — food, pharma, polymers, or beyond — NETZSCH offers a growing collection of expertly written books to support your analytical work.
✅ Thermal Analysis in the Pharmaceutical Field
260+ pages on DSC, TGA, STA and gas analysis in pharmaceutical development — covering purity, PolymorphismPolymorphism is the ability of a solid material to form different crystalline structures (synonyms: forms, modifications).polymorphism, Thermal StabilityA material is thermally stable if it does not decompose under the influence of temperature. One way to determine the thermal stability of a substance is to use a TGA (thermogravimetric analyzer). thermal stability, compatibility, and shelf life. Order here
✅ DSC on Polymers
The definitive handbook for polymer testing: 64 polymers, detailed measurement instructions, interpretation guidance, chemical structures, and more. Order here
Additional Free e-Books for Download
Our free NETZSCH e-book series offers application-driven insights tailored to different industries:
- Thermal Analysis of Polymers
Correlate thermal data with mechanical and chemical behavior in industrial R&D.
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- Thermal Analysis for Paints
Analyze Curing (Crosslinking Reactions)Literally translated, the term “crosslinking“ means “cross networking”. In the chemical context, it is used for reactions in which molecules are linked together by introducing covalent bonds and forming three-dimensional networks.curing, solvent content, emissions, and failure analysis.
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- Thermal Properties of Ceramics
Focus on binder burnout, SinteringSintering is a production process for forming a mechanically strong body out of a ceramic or metallic powder. sintering, shrinkage, and Thermal ConductivityThermal conductivity (λ with the unit W/(m•K)) describes the transport of energy – in the form of heat – through a body of mass as the result of a temperature gradient (see fig. 1). According to the second law of thermodynamics, heat always flows in the direction of the lower temperature.thermal conductivity.
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- Rotational Rheology: Interpretation by Application
Explore rheological behavior across coatings, pharma, food, and more.
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- Capillary Rheology: Interpretation by Application
See how extensional and shear viscosity affects processing performance.
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- Thermal Properties of Metals and Alloys
Learn how thermoanalytical techniques support metallurgy and materials R&D.
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- Thermal Analysis and Rheology in Polymer Additive Manufacturing
Dive into material behavior in 3D printing and AM process control.
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Why NETZSCH Application Books?
Each NETZSCH publication is built on decades of scientific expertise, field-proven measurements, and customer-driven challenges. Whether you're solving formulation puzzles, ensuring product reliability, or exploring material innovations — these books offer deep technical insights combined with real-world relevance.