thats nice which is an indication that we like what we have just eaten However a more accurate way is needed to record the detail of what we think of a food product its texture flavour aroma ID: 1047790
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1. Sensory evaluation We all often say when tasting something we like, ‘that’s nice’ which is an indication that we like what we have just eaten. However a more accurate way is needed to record the detail of what we think of a food product, its texture, flavour, aroma and appearance. There are many methods to carry out food tasting, the process is known as sensory evaluation. The sensory evaluation method called star profiling is going to be used to test the fruit salad product. Let look at it in further detail.
2. Step 1 - Linking your task to the evaluation of the product. Contain a range of textures and colours. ‘Healthy’ – low in sugar and fat. Contain a selection of fruits and help with the ’5 a day goal Have interesting flavour combinations. Your task was to: design a healthy fruit dessert. The dessert needed to be:From the above specifications we can find the evaluation points for the star profile opposite.Texture Flavour combinations General appearanceAroma 5 a day goal
3. Texture General appearance Flavour 5 a day goal Aroma Scale A1 - excellent 2- very good 3 – good 4 – average 5 – poor Step 2 – selecting a scale and awarding points. A number of scales can be used for this, two example are given below. It does not matter which you select providing you consistently use the same scale.Scale B5 - excellent 4- very good 3 – good 2 – average 1 – poor Using Scale A – after completing a sensory evaluation test on the fruit salad, the awarded points can be marked on the star profile and joined up using a straight line. What does this tell you about the fruit salad? How can the flavour be improved? Using fruits with stronger flavours or better combinations.Analysis - Looking at the star profile you will notice that one evaluation point – flavour was disappointing. Conclusion – problem with flavour.Sensory analysis of fruit saladScale A1 - excellent 2- very good 3 – good 4 – average 5 – poor
4. A quick written analysis can be helpful or an alternative method. Texture General appearance Flavour 5 a day goal Aroma Analysis Possible improvements The salad was colourful and the fruit cut into bite sized pieces.The aroma was fruity especially the orange and bananasThe texture was varied , soft -banana and crunchy – apples and grapes, interesting to eat.The flavour was a little boring – especially the juice. Yes – a bowl of at least three tablespoon will give one portion out of five –a-day. Too many fruit of a similar flavour - need to find fruits with a better or stronger flavour. Add an orange or a tangerine – a juice with a stronger flavour.