proefpanel
Proefpanel, also known as a tasting panel, is a group of trained or selected tasters who evaluate the sensory characteristics of foods and beverages. Panels are used in sensory science to assess taste, aroma, texture, appearance and aftertaste under controlled conditions, with the aim of producing reliable, repeatable data to support product development, quality control and marketing decisions.
Panel composition and training: Proefpanels may be trained panels, consisting of individuals trained to detect, describe
Methodology: Evaluations are conducted in controlled sensory booths or quiet rooms with standardized lighting and minimal
Applications: Proefpanels are used in product development, reformulation, quality control, shelf-life studies and supplier evaluation. They
Limitations and quality assurance: Results depend on panel size, training and environmental control. Fatigue, adaptation and