Sensory analysis with consumers - product acceptability testing

Introduce students to: the significant role of consumers in determining the status of products on the market; the conditions and methodology of conducting tests with consumers; scientific approach to the analysis and interpretation of the results, as well as the possibilities of their practical application.

The student's ability to: objectively conduct analyzes with consumers; Application of prescribed standard procedures and tests in tests with consumers; Analysis of test results and application in the standardization and improvement of product quality or for development of new products.

The importance of sensory analyzes in controlling and improving the quality of food products or developing new products; Prescribed conditions for objectively conducting analyzes with consumers; Selection of respondents; Space and equipment for tests with consumers; Procedures and sensory tests in analysis with consumers (Hedonic tests, Quality assessment, Pair test, Ranking, Survey); Analysis of results; Application of the results of analysis with consumers in standardization and improvement of product quality or for the development of new products.

1. Sensory evaluation of food products quality and acceptability. University of Banja Luka, Faculty of Technology, Banja Luka (BiH). 462 p. ISBN: 978-99938-54-54-8

2. Consumers' needs and food products quality. Univerity of Sarajevo, Faculty of Agriculture and Food Science, Sarajevo (BiH). 292 p. ISBN: 978-9958-597-15-2.

3. Stone H. and Sidel J. (2004). 3rd Edition. Sensory Evaluation Practices. Elsevier, Printed in Italy.

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4. Backley H.J., Foley M.M., Topp J.E., Huang C.J. and Prinyawiwatku W. (Ed). (2007). Accelerating New Food Product Design and Development. Blackwell Publishing and the Institute of Food Technologists. IFT Press.

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5. International Standards for Sensory Analysis (ISO).

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Seminar essay in which the student works independently on a chosen topic, final exam.

Lectures, consultations and seminar essay.