Sensory evaluation workshop (IFST accredited – intermediate level)

This course provides a thorough overview of sensory science, including the human senses and how they are used in sensory evaluation practices, sensory methodology, best practice when conducting these methods, panel recruitment, screening and training and thorough data analysis. Typical attendees usually include those new to sensory science or those who wish to develop and improve their existing skills. They will gain an understanding of the importance of objective sensory evaluation activities in the food and drink industry but most importantly how the data is collated and analysed using advanced statistical techniques

• Day 1 – an introduction to sensory evaluation – the senses, and sensory methods and panels
• Day 2 – data collection, sensory statistics and discrimination test methods
• Day 3 – further sensory statistics with practical activities on univariate and multivariate data analysis and descriptive profiling methods
• Day 4 – panel performance and motivation, product quality and consumer research

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