Sensory Analysis and Consumer Preference: Best Practices
M.A. Drake, M.E. Watson, Yaozheng Liu
Abstract
Sensory science is a multidisciplinary field that encompasses a wide variety of established and newly developed tests to document human responses to stimuli. Sensory tests are not limited to the area of food science but they find wide application within the diverse areas of the food science arena. Sensory tests can be divided into two basic groups: analytical tests and affective tests. Analytical tests are generally product-focused, and affective tests are generally consumer-focused. Selection of the appropriate test is critical for actionable results. This review addresses an overview of sensory tests and best practices.
Topics & Concepts
Sensory systemSensory analysisVariety (cybernetics)Product testingPsychologyTest (biology)Multidisciplinary approachProduct (mathematics)PreferenceSelection (genetic algorithm)Quantitative sensory testingField (mathematics)Cognitive psychologyComputer scienceMarketingArtificial intelligenceFood scienceMathematicsBiologyBusinessSociologyStatisticsSocial sciencePaleontologyPure mathematicsGeometrySensory Analysis and Statistical MethodsBiochemical Analysis and Sensing TechniquesOlfactory and Sensory Function Studies