aromaatsetest
Aromaatsetest is a facet of sensory analysis that focuses on the detection, characterization, and quantification of odors emitted by a product. It is used to profile aroma profiles, compare products, and assess changes due to processing, storage, or formulation. Tests are typically conducted with trained panelists or consumer testers in controlled environments.
Methodology: Before testing, panelists are screened and trained to recognize a standardized set of aroma descriptors.
Tools and approaches: Descriptors are organized in aroma lexicons or wheels to ensure consistency. Some studies
Fields and applications: Food and beverage (coffee, wine, beer, dairy), perfumes and cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and environmental
See also: sensory analysis, aroma wheel, olfactometry, GC–MS, odour threshold.