January 12th 2012
WALT
About sensory analysis
WILF
•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
Appearance
Texture
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 testerlighting, 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