How It Works/What a Panel is About
A person’s sense of taste, smell, touch, sound and sight form his perception of food. In a taste panel, these senses can be measured scientifically to obtain information about particular aspects of a food.
When conducting a taste panel, food is uniformly prepared and presented to panelists in isolated booths. Judges record evaluations of the product on a ballot which is decoded and analyzed by statistical procedures.
Facilities of the Sensory Analysis Laboratory include:
- Results available one week after a test.
- Isolated taste panel booths.
- Variable lighting conditions.
- Equipment for the preparation and service of a wide variety of food products.
- A full comprehensive report, including interpretive findings based on data.
- Rapid response available on request.
Charges for services offered are calculated on a cost-recovery basis and are extremely competitive.
Routine Services Offered
- Difference testing
Determines if samples are perceived to be different. - Consumer preference tests
Utilizes untrained consumers to determine the acceptability of a product.