Sensory Analysis Testing

Question 1

What is sensory analysis

Answer 1

Scientific discipline used to measure, analyse and interpret reactions to the characteristics of food as perceived by our sense

Question 2

Organoleptic properties

Answer 2

Sensory properties of food detected by sense organs

Question 3

Why is sensory analysis used

Answer 3

For new products to determine if they are liked
For modifications - to see if consumers notice a change eg if a low fat version is made or a new ingredient is used
Own brand- to see if there is a noticeable difference between original and own brand
Quality- if the taste matches description

Question 4

Conditions necessary for sensory analysis

Answer 4

Location 
Lighting 
Ventilation 
Silence 
Timing 
Test organisers are not involved 
Special dietary needs noticed 
Hygiene 
Temperature of food 
Size samples are the same 
Water

Question 5

What are the 3 categories of sensory analysis testing

Answer 5

Preference
Differentiation
Descriptive

Question 6

What are the 3 preference tests

Answer 6

Hedonic ranking
Preference between 2
Ranking

Question 7

What are the different difference testing

Answer 7

Simple paired
Paired comparison
Triangle

Question 8

What are the different descriptive tests

Answer 8

Descriptive ranking

Descriptive rating