Understanding what the consumer wants and will accept are two of the most significant hurdles faced by anyone in new product development. Whether the concern is the proper mouth-feel of a potato chip, the sense of freshness evoked by a chewing gum, or the weight and texture of a cosmetic, if the consumer doesn't find the product acceptable, it won't sell. Sensory evaluation testing is the process that establishes the consumer acceptability of a product. It can help identify issues before general production is begun and potentially bring to light issues that hadn't previously been considered a factor in the success of the project. Emphasizes the importance of a INDICE: 1. Introduction to Sensory Evaluation 2. The Organization and Operation of a Sensory Evaluation Program 3. Measurement 4. Test Strategy and the Design of Experiments 5. Discrimination Testing 6. Descriptive Analysis 7. Affective Testing 8. Strategic Applications 9. Epilogue References Index
- ISBN: 978-0-12-810102-5
- Editorial: Academic Press
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Fecha Publicación: 30/10/2017
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés