Learning objectives
The objectives of the sensory analysis laboratory are:
- Understand the sensory perceptions given by the stimuli present in food and drink and be able to describe intensity and quality
- Know how to perform and prepare simple sensory analysis sessions
- Know how to plan sensory tests starting from the definition of the attributes to be used for the evaluation of a product up to the administration of that to the panel
- To be able to choose the most appropriate analytical conditions based on product, analytical demand and available personnel
- Know how to collect, process and present data from a sensory analysis test
Prerequisites
Course unit content
Sensory analysis laboratories will focus on the recognition of gustatory, olfactory and tactile perceptions as well as on the visual and structural analysis of food products.
Training sessions will be performed that mimic the basic training for tasters and the perception thresholds will be evaluated.
In relation to the specific part of the sensory analysis course, tests will be carried out on dairy products with data collection and processing for the preparation of an analysis report.
During the 5 laboratory sessions, the different sensory analysis tests already presented in the lectures will be addressed and will be applied to the different types of dairy products to give students a broad overview of the sensory perception of the different categories.
At the end of the course, part of the practices will be held at companies/ consortia to have hands-on experience of the technical-industrial applications of sensory analysis.
Full programme
Bibliography
Material provided during practical at the laboratory.
It is recommended the availability of Excel or similar application for data analysis
Teaching methods
Practical lessons in sensory analysis laboratory compliant with ISO8589:2007 and visits to dairy companies and/or consortia
Assessment methods and criteria
The notions, techniques and skills acquired during the laboratories will be functional to the completion and better understanding of the concepts conveyed during the theoretical lectures and will therefore be evaluated together with these during the oral test at the end of the course.
Other information
2030 agenda goals for sustainable development
