Overview of Sensory Analysis of Foods

Join the Department of Food Science and Nutrition for this FDSN Seminar Series event featuring guest speaker Charles A. Sims, a professor of food science at the University of Florida.

Sensory analysis is very important to the food industry and numerous research areas. This seminar will discuss how we detect odors and tastes, including some important genetic influences. The different types of sensory tests will also be discussed, including discrimination testing, consumer acceptability/preference testing, and descriptive analysis. Examples will be given for the use of each type of sensory test. Then, Sims will share an overview of some of his research with sensory analysis.