Sensory Evaluation

Terms related to your senses

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Aroma
Odor
Olfactory
A bundle of nerve fibers located at the base of the brain behind the bridge of the nose
Flavor
The combined effect of taste and aroma
Gustatory
Concerned with tasting or the sense of taste
Taste Test Panel
A group of people who evaluate the flavor, texture, appearance, and aroma of food products
Taste Bias
A tendency to like or dislike a food based on positive or negative experiences, respectively
Astringency
The ability of a substance to draw up the muscles of the mouth
Chroma
Purity or intensity of color
Colorimeter
A device that measures the color of foods in terms of value, hue, and chroma
Consistency
The thinness or thickness of a food product, which can be measured in terms of pourability
Appearance
The shape, size, color, and condition of a product
Texture
The way a product feels to the fingers, tongue, teeth, and palate