Sensory Analysis Testing (Leaving Cert Home Economics): Quizzes
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What is sensory analysis testing used for in the food industry?
What is sensory analysis testing used for in the food industry?
Evaluating products via human senses
How many senses are used in sensory analysis testing?
How many senses are used in sensory analysis testing?
Five senses
How many main categories of sensory tests exist?
How many main categories of sensory tests exist?
Three categories
What does a paired preference test involve?
What does a paired preference test involve?
Two samples, indicate preference
How many samples are used in a triangle test?
How many samples are used in a triangle test?
Three samples (two identical, one diff.)
What does a hedonic rating scale measure?
What does a hedonic rating scale measure?
Degree of liking or disliking
What is the purpose of a directional paired comparison test?
What is the purpose of a directional paired comparison test?
Identify which has more of an attribute
What does a descriptive rating test evaluate?
What does a descriptive rating test evaluate?
Various attributes like flavour & aroma
Why is neutral lighting important in sensory testing?
Why is neutral lighting important in sensory testing?
Prevents colour distortion of samples
Why are samples coded anonymously in sensory testing?
Why are samples coded anonymously in sensory testing?
Eliminates preconceived notions/bias
What is the main focus of difference tests?
What is the main focus of difference tests?
Detecting sensory variations
What do star diagrams show in results presentation?
What do star diagrams show in results presentation?
Multiple attributes simultaneously