Establishes complementary roles for human and instrumental evidence and guards against inferring flavor directly from analyte concentration.
Sensory panels are treated as trained measurement systems rather than collections of casual preferences.
Jack explains that trained assessors integrate aroma, taste, mouthfeel, color, and appearance, whereas instruments measure selected known compounds or physical attributes. Panels require aptitude screening, training, maintenance, performance testing, statistical consensus, and interpretation by a knowledgeable leader.
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Chapter 18 — Sensory analysis and sensory panels
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