Sensory evaluation

• scientific method used to measure, analyze, and evaluate a range of existing food products. 

• gauge the degree of consumer acceptability of a food product

• Who are the best measuring instruments to judge the quality of a food that utilizes the senses I.e. sight, smell, touch, taste, and hearing

• Involves humans as judges or panelsists using the senses to determine the quality of the food Involves humans as judges or panelsists using the senses to determine the quality of the food 

• Measures the level of  liking foods using 9 diff categories ranging from like, extremely like, to dislike extremely. 

• This testing involves laboratory instruments with no involvement of the senses

• Distinctive quality that comes from a food’s unique blend of appearance, taste, odor, feel, and sound.

• What makes food delicious involves all human sensory characteristics.

• Involves the looks, color, size, and shape of foods.

• Can be enhanced with edible decorative arrangements called garnishes

All garnishes must be