The “MAGNESS-TAYLOR” probes set is suitable for puncture and compression penetration tests on fruits, vegetables and other food products. Once the test conditions have been established (pre-loads – test speed – penetration on the sample …), the sample is placed between the test tools and the test start button is pressed on the Touch Screen or by means of the mouse. After the end of the test, the upper mobile crosspiece returns to its initial test position and the equipment is ready for a subsequent test automatically. This Set of Magness-Taylor probes incorporated into a Texturometer is widely used in evaluating the texture of fruits and vegetables, measuring resistance to penetration, which is a key indicator of maturity