FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -environment influences food choices because people eat what is available. colored lights in a taste test are can help remove the variable of texture from a sensory evaluation. the two components of flavor are taste and aroma. experiencing food is a complex interaction of taste, sight, smell, and texture.

Detailed explanation-2: -List four main factors that influence taste preferences and give an example of each. Physical Influence-color, touch, smell etc Psychological Influences-Taste Bias Cultural Influences-Jewish Religion do not eat pork Environmental Influences-Jamaicans eat more fresh fruit, grows abundantly in the warm local climate.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sensory pleasures from the taste of foods is a major determinant of food intake: Foods that satisfy the taste (via flavour, texture, mouth feel, sensory perception) may contribute not only to greater eating experience, but also to a sense of satiation and satiety.

Detailed explanation-4: -A food may taste differently, depending on the temperature it is when eaten. ‘Volatile’ substances are those that are easily changed into vapor when food is heated. This adds to the food’s odor, which in turn affects taste. Heat increases the sweet taste of some sugars; cold increases saltiness of a food.

Detailed explanation-5: -For effective sensory evaluation, the analyst should duly recognize the purpose of the study, select the appropriate experimental design, use panelists who fit the purpose, choose the proper method for preparing and presenting the samples, and analyze the data cor-rectly.