Measuring Sweetness Flashcards
1
Q
What instruments can we use to measure the flavour
A
Gas chromatography
Liquid chromatography
APCI
Swab & mouth rinse
2
Q
What does gas chromatography measure
A
Volatiles in the product
3
Q
What does liquid chromatography measure
A
Sugars and amino acids
4
Q
What does APCI measure
A
Headspace volatiles and compounds in the breath
Relationship between sweetness and flavour is known so we want to make sure we’re still imparting the same flavour and it’s longevity despite the reduced sugar
5
Q
What does swap and mouth rinse measure
A
How the sugar is broken down in the mouth, it’s longevity ect
