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What is the primary purpose of sensory evaluation in food?
What is the primary purpose of sensory evaluation in food?
- To analyze the chemical composition of food
- To measure the nutritional value of food
- To assess consumers' preferences and perceptions of food (correct)
- To determine the shelf life of food products
Which of the following is NOT typically a sensory attribute assessed in food evaluation?
Which of the following is NOT typically a sensory attribute assessed in food evaluation?
- Taste
- Microbial safety (correct)
- Aroma
- Texture
Which method is commonly used in sensory evaluation to scale the intensity of sensory attributes?
Which method is commonly used in sensory evaluation to scale the intensity of sensory attributes?
- Triangle test
- Descriptive analysis (correct)
- Hedonic scale
- Paired comparison test
In sensory evaluation, the 'triangle test' is primarily used to assess what?
In sensory evaluation, the 'triangle test' is primarily used to assess what?
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What does a hedonic scale measure in sensory evaluation?
What does a hedonic scale measure in sensory evaluation?
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Sensory Evaluation in Food
- Primary Purpose: To assess the sensory characteristics of food products using human senses.
- Sensory Attributes: Appearance, aroma, taste, texture, and sound.
- Attribute NOT Assessed: Chemical composition
- Scaling Method: Magnitude Estimation - Participants assign numerical values to the intensity of sensory attributes.
- Triangle Test: Difference Testing - To determine if there is a discernible difference between three samples, two of which are identical.
- Hedonic Scale: Consumer Acceptance - Measures the degree of liking or disliking for a product.
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