Sensory Analysis Testing (Leaving Cert Home Economics): Flashcards
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Sensory analysis testing definition
Sensory analysis testing definition
Scientific method to evaluate food via human senses
Five senses used in sensory analysis
Five senses used in sensory analysis
Sight, smell, taste, touch, hearing
Three main categories of sensory tests
Three main categories of sensory tests
Preference, difference, descriptive tests
Paired preference test
Paired preference test
Compare 2 samples, pick preferred one
Hedonic rating scale purpose
Hedonic rating scale purpose
Measures degree of liking from 'like extremely' to 'dislike extremely'
Triangle test setup
Triangle test setup
3 samples: 2 identical, 1 different; identify odd one out
Directional paired comparison test
Directional paired comparison test
Compare 2 samples, identify which has more of an attribute
Descriptive rating test
Descriptive rating test
Uses scales to rate multiple product attributes
Purpose of neutral lighting in testing
Purpose of neutral lighting in testing
Prevents colour distortion of food samples
Purpose of ventilation in sensory testing
Purpose of ventilation in sensory testing
Removes lingering odours affecting smell sense
Anonymous sample coding purpose
Anonymous sample coding purpose
Eliminates preconceived notions and bias
Container uniformity purpose in testing
Container uniformity purpose in testing
Prevents visual bias before tasting
Pie charts in sensory analysis results
Pie charts in sensory analysis results
Show percentage distributions of preferences/ratings
Star diagrams in results presentation
Star diagrams in results presentation
Display multiple attributes of samples on radial layout