1. January 12 th 2012 WALT About sensory analysis WILF Understand what sensory analysis is and why it is used Make notes on how sensory analysis is carried out Describe each type of test that can be used

2. SENSORY ANALYSIS Sensory testing, taste testing, tasting, organoleptic testing…

3. What qualities are we looking at? Aroma Flavour Texture Appearance

4. Food industry Used during design of products-trying out prototypes Used to test against a specification Used to monitor products that are manufactured-ongoing and regular Used for research purposes-rival products from other manufacturers –to see what consumers like or want

5. Testers/Tasters May be trained testers - looking at specific qualities May be staff – product development, product monitoring May be members of the public – to find out their preferences

6. How testing is carried out Conditions are identical for each tester- lighting, heating, sample size, serving dish etc Quiet, no talking to each other Drink of water of plain cracker given to ‘cleanse the palate’ Hygiene matters-clean cutlery etc Charts, tables to record results etc are ready and easy to follow

7. What it look like..

8. It can be quite complex….

9. Types of Tests Make notes on the different types of tests Follow this link to find out more.. http://www.foodafactoflife.org.uk/Sheet.aspx?siteId=20&sectionId=85&contentId=329