This standard is about the underpinning knowledge associated with sensory tests. It covers the background knowledge needed to manage and develop sensory assessment projects in a food environment.
This standard is for you if your role requires you to have an understanding of the technical and scientific principles behind sensory assessment.
Knowledge and understanding
You need to know and understand:
1 the principles of visual perception in relation to food and drink, including the role of colour in influencing consumer reactions
2 the different flavour sensations and their respective receptors
3 the physiological processes associated with taste detection
4 how different tastes interact when combined
5 how flavour is broken down into components
6 how mouthfeel influences the perception of food products
7 the different textures associated with food and drink products
8 the psychological and physiological factors that can impact on sensory tests
IMPFT114K Principles of sensory testing
Overview
This standard is about the underpinning knowledge associated with sensory tests. It covers the background knowledge needed to manage and develop sensory assessment projects in a food environment.
This standard is for you if your role requires you to have an understanding of the technical and scientific principles behind sensory assessment.
Knowledge and understanding
You need to know and understand:
1 the principles of visual perception in relation to food and drink, including the role of colour in influencing consumer reactions
2 the different flavour sensations and their respective receptors
3 the physiological processes associated with taste detection
4 how different tastes interact when combined
5 how flavour is broken down into components
6 how mouthfeel influences the perception of food products
7 the different textures associated with food and drink products
8 the psychological and physiological factors that can impact on sensory tests
Keywords: Food; Drink; Sensory; Assessment; Trial