What is the main purpose of a taste test panel in food science?

To evaluate food using sensory methods

How can psychological factors affect food preferences?

By creating taste biases based on past experiences

By changing the chemical composition of food

By altering the nutritional value

Which of the following is an example of a cultural influence on food choices?

Eating rice as a staple in Asian countries

Preferring cold foods in winter

Liking sweet foods due to genetics

Disliking food because of its color

How might environmental factors impact sensory perception during a taste test?

Strong odors in the room can interfere with aroma detection

The food becomes more nutritious

The food's temperature increases

What is the best way to minimize taste bias during a sensory evaluation?

Allow panelists to discuss results

Serve food at different temperatures

Which of the following best describes the relationship between taste and aroma in flavor perception?

They combine to create the overall flavor of food

Aroma is not important in flavor

Why is it important to control the environment during a sensory evaluation?

To reduce external influences on panelists' perceptions

To increase the speed of the test

To make the food look more appealing

A food product is described as having a "grainy" texture. What does this mean?

The food contains small, hard particles

A sensory panel is asked to evaluate the consistency of a pudding. What are they most likely assessing?

The thickness and uniformity of the pudding

A food scientist is planning a taste test panel. What steps should they take to ensure reliable results?

Randomize sample order and control the testing environment

Allow panelists to eat before the test

Test all samples at different temperatures

A panelist reports that a food sample has a strong aroma but little taste. What might this indicate about the sample's composition?

It contains many volatile compounds but few taste compounds

A food company wants to reduce taste bias in their sensory evaluation. Which strategy should they implement and why?

Use coded samples to prevent brand recognition, ensuring unbiased results

Allow panelists to see packaging, increasing familiarity

Serve all samples at different temperatures to test variety

Use only employees as panelists

How might a person's cultural background influence their perception of astringency in certain foods?

Cultural exposure can increase or decrease sensitivity to astringent foods based on dietary habits

It only affects color perception

It changes the food's chemical structure

During a sensory evaluation, a panelist notes that a food is both chewy and grainy. How should the food scientist interpret this feedback?

The food has both resistance to chewing and contains small particles, which may affect overall acceptability

A taste test panel is conducted in a room with strong floral scents. How could this affect the results, and what should be done?

The external aroma may interfere with food aroma detection; the test should be conducted in a neutral-scented environment

The color of the food will change

A food scientist observes that panelists from different age groups rate the firmness of a food differently. What could be a possible explanation?

Physical influences such as dental health and muscle strength vary with age, affecting perception of firmness

The food is not properly labeled

The colorimeter is malfunctioning

EXAM- Sensory evaluation

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What is the term for the scientific process of evaluating food using the senses of sight, smell, taste, touch, and hearing?

Sensory evaluation

Food engineering

Nutritional analysis

Food preservation

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sense is primarily responsible for detecting volatile compounds in food?

Taste

Smell

Touch

Hearing

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What instrument is used to measure the color of food samples objectively?

Colorimeter

Thermometer

Barometer

Spectroscope

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which term describes the dryness or puckering sensation in the mouth caused by certain foods?

Astringency

Brittleness

Chewiness

Consistency

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main function of the olfactory bulb in sensory evaluation?

Detecting sound

Processing smell

Measuring temperature

Sensing touch

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a basic taste?

Sweet

Salty

Spicy

Bitter

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What term refers to the Combined effect of TASTE AND AROMA.

Flavor

Texture

Appearance

Consistency

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EXAM- Sensory evaluation

What is the term for the scientific process of evaluating food using the senses of sight, smell, taste, touch, and hearing?

Which sense is primarily responsible for detecting volatile compounds in food?

What instrument is used to measure the color of food samples objectively?

Which term describes the dryness or puckering sensation in the mouth caused by certain foods?

What is the main function of the olfactory bulb in sensory evaluation?

Which of the following is NOT a basic taste?

What term refers to the Combined effect of TASTE AND AROMA.

Which key term describes the resistance of food to breaking or snapping?

What is the main purpose of a taste test panel in food science?

Which term refers to a group of untrained people who evaluate food products based on personal preference?

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