PRACTICAL 1: INTRODUCTION TO SENSORY EVALUATION

Name: ______________________________________________________
Date: _____________________________

B. Odour Perception and Identification

Instruction
1. In front of you there are ten covered bottles contain odorous substances commonly
found in the home or workplace.
2. Examine one bottle at a time.
3. Bring the bottle to your nose, removed the cap, take 3 short sniffs and identify the
odour.
4. If you cannot think of the exact name of the substance, try to describe something that
this odour reminds you in space provided.
5. Repeat the sniffing procedure if you feel necessary (on one bottle), but remember your
first impression is usually the best.
6. Allow time to rest after each sample.

Code

211 …………………….

154 …………………….

882 …………………….

397 …………………….

972 …………………….

368 …………………….

295 …………………….

794 …………………….

112 …………………….

463 …………………….

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PRACTICAL 1: INTRODUCTION TO SENSORY EVALUATION
Name: ______________________________________________________
Date: _____________________________

D. Aftertaste
Instruction
1. In front of you there are 4 coded samples.
2. Please taste each of the samples.
3. Rinse your mouth with water before you begin tasting and also between each sample.
4. Start the test from left to right, please describe the after taste of each samples and
write down the answer in space provided.

Code

336 …………………….

494 …………………….

582 …………………….

268 …………………….

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