Sensory Best Practices Test

Single panelist can evaluate 10 flavors in a single panel session

• True

• False

All samples should be evaluated within maximum of 1 hour after the set up

• True

• False

The unfit panelist can participate in sensory evaluation

• True

• False

The panelist should have minimum 30 minutes break between sensory panels

• True

• False

All panelists are not required to wear safety gloves when handling samples

• True

• False

Panelist can eat or drink at least 30 minutes before sensory evaluation session

• True

• False

QC manager has a right to suspend sensory panel if the environment is unfit for sensory evaluation and decision making

• True

• False

Which of the statements below is correct? (Answers can be multiple)

• Adequate time should be provided for sensory evaluation

• Panelist should have minimum 10 minutes break between sensory panels

• Every sensory panel should have sensory lead for ensuring testing environment goes well

The statements below are correct, except.... (Answers can be multiple)

• Panelist should avoid the use of perfume before conducting sensory evaluation session

• All release decision can be released by 1 trained and qualified panelist

• Scoring and comments should be recorded in a retrievable format

Which of the statements below is correct? (Answers can be multiple)

• Palate cleansing shall be done between different flavor samples with bland crackers and ambient water

• Samples within session shall be ordered from weakest to strongest intensity

• Taste samples can be served with cold temperature