Teaching Methodologies
In this curricular unit classical lectures are complemented with practical demonstrations, hands-on experimentation, and sensory analysis in the sensory analysis laboratory.
Learning Results
To explain the physical-chemical and psychophysiological basis of sensory analysis.
Plan and execute sensory analysis tests, analyze sensory test data, report sensory tests
Program
Module 1 – Physical-chemical and psychophysiological basis of sensory analysis
1.1. – The Visual system. Food color – chemical compounds. Color measurement.
1.2. Taste system. Chemical compounds responsible for taste.
1.3. Olfaction system. Chemical compound responsible for odor and flavor. Introduction to gas
chromatography- olfactometry and electronic nose for the evaluation of volatiles.
1.4. Food Texture. Main texture attributes in food.
Module 2
2.1 Controls for test room, product, and panel
2.2 Difference, Descriptive and Acceptance methods
2.3 Statistical evaluation of sensory tests
2.4 Reporting sensory results
Grading Methods
- - módulo I - Teste escrito - 50.0%
- - módulo II - Teste escrito (50%), Trabalhos propostos aos alunos (30%) - 50.0%
- - Teste escrito - 100.0%
Internship(s)
NAO
Bibliography
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