Corporate Sensory Testing Training Course

1. Definition of Sensory Evaluation

• Importance and benefits of sensory evaluation
• Role of sensory evaluation in product development and quality control

2. Requirements of a Sensory Laboratory

• Designing a suitable sensory testing environment
• Equipment and tools needed for sensory evaluation

3. Sensory Evaluation Methods

a) Consumption Test

• Purpose and application of consumption tests
• Test design and protocols for consumption tests

b) Differential Test

• Understanding the principles of differential testing
• Different types of differential tests (e.g., duo-trio, paired comparison)
• Test procedures and considerations for differential tests

4. Description of the Tests

• Step-by-step explanation of the consumption test process
• Step-by-step explanation of the differential test process
• Examples and case studies illustrating the tests in practice

5. Factors Affecting Sensory Tests

• Environmental factors (lighting, temperature, noise)
• Panelist-related factors (sensory acuity, bias, fatigue)
• Sample-related factors (presentation order, sample size, serving temperature)

1. Common Standards for Evaluator Selection

• Criteria for selecting evaluators (sensory ability, demographic representation)
• Ensuring diversity and representativeness in the evaluator pool

2. Sensory Evaluation Team Formation

• Building an effective sensory evaluation team
• Roles and responsibilities within the team

3. Evaluators for Consumption Test and Evaluation Group

• Training evaluators for consumption tests
• Guidelines for evaluating sensory attributes and providing feedback

4. Evaluators for Differential Test Evaluation

• Training evaluators for differential tests
• Techniques for detecting and distinguishing sensory differences

5. Description of the Evaluation Team for the Tests

• Composition of the evaluation team
• Collaboration and communication among team members

1. Application of Sensory Evaluation in Product Quality Control

• Integrating sensory evaluation into quality control processes
• Defining sensory specifications and acceptance criteria

2. Common Methods for Quality Control

• Discrimination tests for identifying sensory defects
• Descriptive analysis for quantifying sensory attributes

3. Case Analysis and Interpretation

• Analyzing sensory data and identifying trends
• Interpreting results and making data-driven decisions

4. Application of Sensory Evaluation in Formula Improvement/Raw Material Replacement

• Using sensory evaluation to optimize formulas and ingredients
• Conducting sensory experiments to assess the impact of changes

5. Differential Experimental Method for Formulation Improvement

• Designing and conducting differential experiments
• Analyzing and interpreting the results to guide formulation improvements

6. Interpreting the Results of Sensory Evaluation

• Statistical analysis techniques for interpreting sensory data
• Presenting results effectively to stakeholders

7. Application of Sensory Evaluation in New Product Development

• Incorporating sensory evaluation at different stages of product development
• Gathering customer feedback through sensory testing methods

8. Consumer Testing

• Conducting group discussions for consumer feedback
• Implementing centralized testing and home use testing

9. Key Points of Questionnaire Design in Consumer Testing

• Designing effective questionnaires for consumer feedback
• Best practices for obtaining reliable and meaningful data