Food and Nutrition Research Institute

Department of Science and Technology

2018 Project Proposal

Program Title: iFNRI, Towards a Harmonized FNRI ICT Projects
Project Title: Enhanced Sensory Evaluation Laboratory (eSEL) Software-
Phase 3- Testing of Panel Management Module

Project Leader: CLAIRE S. MALIBIRAN email: mariaclara0604@yahoo.com

Agency: FNRI Telephone/fax: 8372071 local 2295/8391836

Project Description

Sensory evaluation is an important analytical tool in product development, ingredients reformulation,

process standardization and optimization, shelf life determination and quality control. The FNRI-SEL will
enhance value-adding activities in the food industry through the provision of improved sensory evaluation
services. In order to make this possible, FNRI simplified the processes for researchers performing product
and recipe development by employing ICT-enabled system called enhanced Sensory Evaluation
Laboratory (eSEL®) software. The software will cover data collection, development of test templates,
analysis and reporting and panel management.

At present, the sensory evaluation laboratory is working towards establishment of the quality management
system in compliance to ISO 17025 requirements for testing laboratories. The standard have detailed
requirement for management of sensory panelists. In this regard, Phase 3 of the project will manage
sensory data by creating a responsive database. Additional functions like access on database,
development of application, management and data analysis are possible.

eSEL® software, with the development of Panel Management Module, is now a complete package. A
computer-based solution that offers convenient, efficient, timesaving and science-based assessment of
product’s sensory characteristics and consumer preference

With this ICT solution, an improvement of the data collection system and data management can ensure
efficiency and reliability of the results as well as facilitate conduct of sensory evaluation.
Objectives
General:
To develop enhanced sensory evaluation software with an improved data management.
Specifically the software aims to achieve the following:
1. To increase efficiency in the conduct of recruitment, screening and selection process of
sensory panelists
2. To manage data of panelist for easy monitoring and verification
3. To come-up with beta version of panel management module

Expected Output (indicate the specific publication, patents, products, processes or services
which the project is expected to produce)
 Product/services-beta-version of Panel Management Module
 People- skilled and competitive personnel
 People-established pool of qualified sensory panelists
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  Processes-generate value-added services
Budget Summary

Line Item Budget Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 TOTAL

MOOE          
763-Medical, dental and laboratory supplies expense 0 15,000 13,000 2,000 30,000
765- Other supplies and materials expense 0 10,000 5,000 4,898 19,898
773-Telephone expenses (mobile) 0 0 3,000 2,000 5,000
783-Representation expense 0 0 3,000 2,000 5,000
Awards/Rewards expenses 0 3,000 2,000 0 5,000
784-Transportation & delivery Expense 0 0 2,000 3,000 5,000
799-Other professional services          
Science Aide (14,586 x 7mos) 43,758 43,758 14,586 0 102,102
823-Repair and Maintenance-IT Equipment 0 5,000 8,000 2,000 15,000
969-Other Maintenance and Operating Expense 0 5,000 8,000 2,000 15,000
Allotment per quarter 43,758 81,758 58,586 17,898  
% Utilization 22 40 29 9  
Grand Total 202,000

Project Duration: January to December 2018 (12 months)

Start Date: January 2018
End Date: December 2018
Submitted by Endorsed by
Name/Signature

CLAIRE S. MALIBIRAN MARIO V. CAPANZANA, PhD

Designation SRS II Director

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