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FACILITIES CONSIDERATIONS
1. Well-designed facilities
ELEMENTS OF GOOD
– Décor is generally plain white or off-white
SENSORY PRACTICE – Lighting is controlled often
– Good ventilation, free from extraneous odors
– Quiet, free from extraneous noises
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FACILITIES CONSIDERATIONS
2. The concept of the booth
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FACILITIES CONSIDERATIONS
3. Descriptive testing/training area
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SAMPLE CONSIDERATIONS
General variables include:
• Sample temperature
• Sample size
• Sample preparation methods
• Time after cooking to serve
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• The Table of Permutations of Numbers 1 to 9 may be • Must be labeled with the 3-digit random codes
used assigned to the sample (indicated in the master sheet)
• The order of serving is randomized to prevent the • Use odorless ink in marking
tendency of the judge to rate the 1st sample higher
thinking that it is more superior • Use the same ink color for all samples for all judges
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5. Pour/place samples in
4. Prepare a table mark-up.
the containers.
• An enlarged master sheet
• Liquid – pour approx. 15-20mL
• Data on the master sheet are enlarged on a table, but
instead of simply copying the codes, the coded • Solid – place approx. 20g or 1cm3
sample containers are placed on the table in the same
manner as they appear on the master sheet • Sample should be homogeneous
Note: The order of serving is not yet being applied when • Sample should be tested at the
preparing the table mark-up. temperature at which it is normally
consumed
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6. Set up trays.
• The samples for each judge are placed on a tray
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