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Don Holly - Sensory Analysis of Ice Cream 220308 203401
Don Holly - Sensory Analysis of Ice Cream 220308 203401
ICE CREAM
Don Holly, Director of Technical Services
Rhino Foods, Inc.
• Appearance:
Importance
➢Recognition to Ice Cream
➢Appealing
➢Interesting
• Sound:
➢Recognition
➢Crunch Factor
➢Interesting Importance
to Ice Cream
• Aftertaste
Sensory Analysis of Ice Cream April 10 th, 2018
Sense of Touch
• Mouth Feel:
➢Temperature
Importance
➢Fat Melt to Ice Cream
➢Ice Crystallization
➢Density
➢Inclusion Texture
Sensory Analysis of Ice Cream April 10 th, 2018
Sense of Smell
• Aroma:
➢Last Sense Used for
Ice Cream Importance
to Ice Cream
➢Post Melt in Mouth
➢Contributes Majority of
Flavor
➢Impacts Emotions Most
Sensory Analysis of Ice Cream April 10 th, 2018
Analysis
• Senses are highly subjective
• Personal based on preferences, experiences,
and context
• Conscious vs Subconscious influence on
satisfaction
• Analysis – Objectifying the Subjective
• More accurate
• More reliable
• More actionable
Sensory Analysis of Ice Cream April 10 th, 2018
Sensory Analysis ?
A B C D ........... Z
• The Evaluation
• Analysis & Reporting of Results
Step 1 – Prepare the Samples Step 2 – Orient Panelists Step 3- Do Analysis Step 4 – Analyze Results
• Radar/Spider Graphs
• Descriptive Language
• Calibration of Assessors
Preference Intensity
• Flavor Profile – • Flavor Profile -
• Fruity • Strength of Vanilla Note
• Caramel • Chocolate Bitterness
• Plain vs Complex • Amount of Inclusions
• Spicy • Amount of Spice
• Texture • Texture
• Density Gummy – Chewy – Fudgy – Crunchy
• Crunchy vs Fudgy
2 3
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• Comparative/Competitive Scoring
-10 -5 0 5 10
Sensory Analysis of Ice Cream April 10 th, 2018
Radar/Spider Graphs – Mapping It
• Objective Measurements
• Subjective Observations
• Comparative Testing
• Standard Applications
• Certification Programs
• The Attributes
438
286
547
629
• “-10” is awful, worst you have ever had, makes you sad
for humanity that something like this could even be made.
+5 +2 -2 +2 1
438 58 4
286 81 1
547 79 2
629 76 3