WorksheetsSensory Evaluation of food
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons why sensory evaluation is carried out?
To ensure consumers' acceptance on food products
To experiment new recipe
A mandatory and required process in food technology
To investigate the similarities between different brands
The following list makes up the criteria for sensory evaluation except for _____________________________________________.
observe the appearance
taste the food samples provided immediately
chew the food and record the taste, flavour and texture.
after swallowing, note the aftertaste
These are the sensory properties of appearance are the following except for ______________________________.
odour
colour
size and shape
surface texture
Flavour is a combination of taste and smell. Which one is NOT the four basic tastes?
Sweet
Salty
Sour
Umami
We can improve a dish nutritionally by the following methods except for _______________________________.
varying the methods of cooking
preparing stock by boiling meat bones or vegetables
replacing processed food with fresh food
overcooking the vegetables
Which one is NOT an example of herbs and spices?
Rosemary
Lentils
Basil
Thyme
There are many different types of sensory tests. Which one of the following is NOT a sensory test?
Ranking test
Discriminatory test
Liking test
Triangle test
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."
Ranking test
Rating Test
Triangle Test
Oblong Test
Decide which sensory test is this:
"3 samples are given, 2 are the same and 1 is different. Spot the odd one out."
Ranking test
Rating test
Triangle test
Oblong test
The following are descriptions of paired comparison test except for
Pair of coded samples given for specific comparison of a quality such as sweetness, crunchiness and etc.
Pair of coded food samples to check which helps to indicate which sample is preferred over another.
Pair of coded samples to provide different variety of options for consumers to taste and eat.
White plates with simple design helps to enhance the colour of the dish.
True
False
Flora design plate is suitable for serving food as it is distracting.
True
False
The garnishing should be _________________ for the food.
appropriate
inappropriate
Lemon wedges, sprigs of parsley, tomato slices and chopped spring onion are examples of _____________________ garnishes.
simple
complex
Carrot or cucumber rose and spring onion curls are examples of garnishes that require ___________ skills and time.
more
less
The above are examples of ___________.
herbs
spices
Sauces are usually added to the side of the main dish to give a contrast in colour and increase visual appeal of the dish.
True
False
A streak of black pepper and lemon sauce can be used to show _________________ colour designs on a white plate.
contrasting
outstanding
The most appropriate descriptor to describe the sound of carbonated soft drinks is ___________________.
fizzy
crunchy
bubbling
sizzling
Desired qualities of a well-baked cupcake is ______ in volume and _____________ in colour.
high, golden brown
low, pale
high, pale
low, golden brown
