Subject description
Specific knowledge in the field of sensory analysis. Modern methods of sensory analysis: flavour profiling, quantitative descriptive analysis, texture profiling, sensory spectrum, free choice profiling. Flavour/off flavour: receptors for flavour perception. Modern sensory and instrumental methods (GC/olfactometry and HTLC/gustatory testing, electronic nose, electronic tongue) for determining the aroma active components and to identify adulteration and authenticity of food.
The interaction of different parameters (instrumental and sensory) and generation of the databases.
The subject is taught in programs
Objectives and competences
The basic educational objective is to deepen specific knowledge in the field of sensory and instrumental analysis. Insight in the fraction techniques of samples and analysis of the sensory active components by the modern sensory and instrumental methods GC/olfactometry, HTLC/gustatory testing, E-nose, E-tongue). Training of candidates for a complex understanding of descriptors of odorous or aromatic components and flavouring substances (sensory active components, component of flavour and off flavour).
Teaching and learning methods
Lectures, seminars on the topic of the selected case (case study), laboratory exercises.
Expected study results
Knowledge and understanding:
Intended learning outcomes are to qualify a candidate for the execution of research applying the advanced sensory and instrumental techniques, comprehensive and critical evaluation of the obtained results and the correct interpretation of results. Candidates in this course will acquire knowledge on the generation and use of databases.
Basic sources and literature
Izbrana poglavja iz naslednjih publikacij:
- Varela, Paula (ur.), Ares, Gaston (ur.). Methods in consumer research. Volume 2, Alternative approaches and special applications. Duxford : Woodhead Publishing : Elsevier, 2018.
- Leer, Jonatan (ur.), Krogager, Stinne Gunder Strøm (ur.). Research methods in digital food studies. London ; New York : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2021.
- Kilcast, David (ur.). Instrumental Assessment of Food Sensory Quality. A Practical Guide. A volume in Woodhead Publishing Series in Food Science, Technology and Nutrition, 2013.
- Chen, Jianse (ur.), Engelen, Lina (ur.). Food oral processing : fundamentals of eating and sensory perception., 1st ed. Hoboken : Wiley Blackwell, 2012.
- O'Sullivan, Maurice G. A handbook for sensory and consumer-driven new product development : innovative technologies for the food and beverage industry. Duxford ; Cambridge : Woodhead Publishing is an imprint of Elsevier, 2017
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