FOOD TECHNOLOGY

INTRODUCTION TO FOOD TECHNOLOGY

DEFINITION OF FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Usually one of three types of sensory tests are used to assess the qualitative aspects of a food. Which of the following describes a profiling test?
A
To try to determine whether consumers can tell how the products are not the same
B
To give a more detailed description of the sensory properties of the product
C
To try to establish how much or how little the testers liked or disliked a given product
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The various food attributes that are judged on the sensory scale are flavour, texture, aroma and appearance. Every time the food is eaten, the quality is evaluated or the judgment is made. The reaction of the consumer on the basis of the sensory perception serves as an endorsement or proof of the product acceptance.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hedonic rating test: Hedonic rating tests ask panelists to taste food samples and rate them on a scale based on how much they like or dislike the sample. Often, tasters are asked to rate each sample based on their like or dislike of different sensory aspects, or make comments about the product’s sensory qualities.

Detailed explanation-3: -Flavor Profile Method. Developed by scientists at Arthur D. Texture Profile Method. Dr. Spectrum Descriptive Analysis. Quantitative Descriptive Analysis. Free-Choice Profiling. 05-Jun-2018

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