Sensory Attributes and Preference Mapping of Muesli Oat Flakes

ABSTRACT: A trained sensory panel rated 8 muesli oat flakes—6 experimental (with 3 thickness levels and 2 heat treatments) and 2 commercial (regular and organic)—as such or with milk for attribute intensities; and 3 consumer groups–young adults, 18 to 25 y; adults, 35 to 49; elderly, 58 to 85—rated the same oat flakes for preference. To appeal to the majority of the consumers, the flakes should not adhere to teeth and should not need too much mastication. In addition, large enough milk absorption is preferred. The elderly preferred an easy eating experience more than the younger consumers. Thus, it is important to recognize that different types of muesli appeal to different consumer segments.     

Effects of manufacturing process variables on the physicochemical and sensory characteristics of Galician chorizo sausage

Physicochemical and sensory changes were evaluated during the curing of Galician chorizo, comparing samples from three different manufacturers (each of whom uses different procedures for smoking and curing). The observed variations were in all cases largely explained by pairwise differences between one of the manufacturers (manufacturer C) and the other two and are probably attributable to the more traditional and less strictly controlled process conditions used by manufacturer C. © 2002 Society of Chemical Industry     

Reverse-Phase HPLC Analysis of Cheese Samples Aged by a Fast-Ripening Process

Cheese ripening accelerated by adding enzyme extracts derived from lactic bacteria promoted proteolysis and produced an acceptable novel cheese based on sensory tests. However, HPLC profiles for watersoluble compounds were considerably different from those for control Cheddar cheese without the added enzyme extracts, probably indicating a different mechanism of proteolysis. The samples did not follow the usual aging pathway on a similarlity scattergram, when HPLC data were processed by principal component similarity (PCS) analysis. Such analysis was useful for evaluating effects of accelerated cheese ripening.     

Study of the precision of an analytical taste panel for sensory evaluation of virgin olive oil. Establishment of criteria for the elimination of abnormal results

The errors of an analytical taste panel used in the sensory evaluation of virgin olive oil have been determined, after eliminating outlying tasters, in order to determine the panel's precision. The confidence limits of the mean have been calculated for defined work schemes. The limits obtained, ±0·4 to ±0·5 employing a scale of 9 points and duplicate determinations, give sufficient precision. A method is proposed for the determination of criteria to allow the routine elimination of outlying results, either from a replicate or from the mean of each taster.     

Flavor, Viscosity, and Color Analyses of Hot and Cold Break Tomato Juices

ABSTRACT: Two methods are used commercially to produce tomato juice: hot break and cold break. Tomatoes were chopped and allowed to sit for various time intervals to simulate the cold break process. Zero was hot break, and 2 to 24 min represented cold break. Sensory, volatile, color, and viscosity analyses were conducted to determine which hold time produced the optimum juice. Sensory panelists rated 15 min cold break most fresh and liked over hot break. Lipoxygenase-initiated volatiles increased from hot to cold break. No overall color difference was found between hold times. Viscosity decreased from hot to cold break. The cold break process can be used to produce a premium flavored tomato juice.     

Practical experiences of sensory investigations into the packaging of vegetables

The market for modified atmosphere foods continues to grow throughout Europe. This paper highlights some of the practical research studies carried out at the Campden Food and Drink Research Association during recent years. Vegetables referred to include potatoes, mushrooms, Brussels sprouts, calabrese, carrots, bean sprouts, watercress, diced onions, lettuce and mixed lettuce, and mixed vegetables. In all cases sensory evaluations of appearance were carried out on these vegetables packed in different atmospheres and in different packaging films, but only some results are included here in detail. Reference is made to a new industry guideline document for the good manufacturing and handling of modified atmosphere packed food products, and also to the use of active packaging.