Texture analysis of food can be done through both sensory and instrumental methods. Instrumental texture analysis involves using specialized equipment to apply controlled forces to food and record the response in terms of force, deformation, and time. This provides quantitative and objective measurements of texture parameters like hardness, cohesiveness, and springiness. Texture Profile Analysis is a common instrumental method that mimics chewing by compressing food twice and analyzing the force-time graph. Both sensory and instrumental analysis are important to understand food texture, correlate measurements, and ensure quality.