Bloom (degree): The Bloom degree or Bloom index is a number that expresses the strength or resistance to penetration (or also called: cohesive capacity) of a jelly, a gel or a gelatin solution.
It was formulated by Oscar T. Bloom, inventor of the "gelometer" in 1925.
Characteristics: It measures the force (or cohesive capacity) to be applied to a cylinder of 12,5 mm in diameter so that it sinks 4 mm into a solution concentrated at 6,67% in pure water, and stored at 10°C p...
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