January 12th 2012WALTAbout sensory analysisWILF•Understand what sensory analysis is and why it is used•Make notes on how sensory analysis is carried out•Describe each type of test that can be used

SENSORY ANALYSIS

• Sensory testing, taste testing, tasting, organoleptic testing…

What qualities are we looking at?

Aroma

Flavour

TextureAppearance

Food industry

• Used during design of products-trying out prototypes

• Used to test against a specification

• Used to monitor products that are manufactured-ongoing and regular

• Used for research purposes-rival products from other manufacturers –to see what consumers like or want

Testers/Tasters• May be trained testers - looking at specific

qualities

• May be staff – product development, product monitoring

• May be members of the public – to find out their preferences

How testing is carried out

• Conditions are identical for each tester-lighting, heating, sample size, serving dish etc

• Quiet, no talking to each other• Drink of water of plain cracker given to

‘cleanse the palate’• Hygiene matters-clean cutlery etc• Charts, tables to record results etc are

ready and easy to follow

What it look like..

It can be quite complex….

Types of Tests

• Make notes on the different types of tests

• Follow this link to find out more..

http://www.foodafactoflife.org.uk/Sheet.aspx?siteId=20&sectionId=85&contentId=329