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Sensory Evaluation of food

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 8mins

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Class
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1.

Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons why sensory evaluation is carried out?

a)

To ensure consumers' acceptance on food products

b)

To experiment new recipe

c)

A mandatory and required process in food technology

d)

To investigate the similarities between different brands

2.

The following list makes up the criteria for sensory evaluation except for _____________________________________________.

a)

observe the appearance

b)

taste the food samples provided immediately

c)

chew the food and record the taste, flavour and texture.

d)

after swallowing, note the aftertaste

3.

These are the sensory properties of appearance are the following except for ______________________________.

a)

odour

b)

colour

c)

size and shape

d)

surface texture

4.

Flavour is a combination of taste and smell. Which one is NOT the four basic tastes?

a)

Sweet

b)

Salty

c)

Sour

d)

Umami

5.

We can improve a dish nutritionally by the following methods except for _______________________________.

a)

varying the methods of cooking

b)

preparing stock by boiling meat bones or vegetables

c)

replacing processed food with fresh food

d)

overcooking the vegetables

6.

Which one is NOT an example of herbs and spices?

a)

Rosemary

b)

Lentils

c)

Basil

d)

Thyme

7.

There are many different types of sensory tests. Which one of the following is NOT a sensory test?

a)

Ranking test

b)

Discriminatory test

c)

Liking test

d)

Triangle test

8.

Read the following instruction and decide which sensory test this is:


"The cupcakes marked A, B and C are made with different amounts of sugar (25g, 50g and 75g). Please record your answer according to the sweetness level with 1 being not sweet enough, 2 being slightly sweeter and 3 being just right."

a)

Ranking test

b)

Rating Test

c)

Triangle Test

d)

Oblong Test

9.

Decide which sensory test is this:


"3 samples are given, 2 are the same and 1 is different. Spot the odd one out."

a)

Ranking test

b)

Rating test

c)

Triangle test

d)

Oblong test

10.

The following are descriptions of paired comparison test except for

a)

Pair of coded samples given for specific comparison of a quality such as sweetness, crunchiness and etc.

b)

Pair of coded food samples to check which helps to indicate which sample is preferred over another.

c)

Pair of coded samples to provide different variety of options for consumers to taste and eat.

11.

White plates with simple design helps to enhance the colour of the dish.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Flora design plate is suitable for serving food as it is distracting.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

The garnishing should be _________________ for the food.

a)

appropriate

b)

inappropriate

14.

Lemon wedges, sprigs of parsley, tomato slices and chopped spring onion are examples of _____________________ garnishes.

a)

simple

b)

complex

15.

Carrot or cucumber rose and spring onion curls are examples of garnishes that require ___________ skills and time.

a)

more

b)

less

16.

The above are examples of ___________.

a)

herbs

b)

spices

17.

Sauces are usually added to the side of the main dish to give a contrast in colour and increase visual appeal of the dish.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

A streak of black pepper and lemon sauce can be used to show _________________ colour designs on a white plate.

a)

contrasting

b)

outstanding

19.

The most appropriate descriptor to describe the sound of carbonated soft drinks is ___________________.

a)

fizzy

b)

crunchy

c)

bubbling

d)

sizzling

20.

Desired qualities of a well-baked cupcake is ______ in volume and _____________ in colour.

a)

high, golden brown

b)

low, pale

c)

high, pale

d)

low, golden brown