Course detail
Sensory food analysis
FCH-MCO_SAPAcad. year: 2019/2020
This course is focused on the problematic of sensory evaluation, also evaluation using human senses. At first students will be informed about theoretical principles of physiology and psychology of perception and about function of single human sensory organs. At the second part the practical performance of sensory evaluation will be discussed in detail: requirements for assessors, process of evaluation, suitable conditions for evaluation, suitable methods etc. Finally the possibilities of application of sensory evaluation in food practice are briefly noticed.
Practical laboratory classes apply the acquired theoretical knowledge. Students will be allowed to try sensitivity of their senses (taste, smell, sight, touch) using simple special tests (ČSN ISO 3972:2001, ČSN ISO 5496:2009 and ČSN ISO 8586-1:2002).
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The e-learning system (LMS Moodle) is available to students.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes
a) written part - 10 questions focused on all areas of sensory analysis, ability of practical applications
b) oral part - possible supplementary questions
c) active attendance at laboratory classes, delivery of protocol
Course curriculum
The term „sensory analysis“, history
Human senses – perception process, anatomy of single human sensory organs
Requirements for sensory evaluation – human like the assessor, equipment of sensory laboratory, preparation and submitting of samples
The overview of sensory methods
Sensory quality of foods
Process of sample evaluation
Laboratory classes:
Identification of basic tastes and odours
Determination of threshold sensitivity of taste and smell
Test for recognition of taste and smell intensity
Test for determination of taste memory
Test for recognition of colour intensity
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Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
Attendance at laboratory classes is required and checked by the teacher.
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Basic literature
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Elearning
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Elearning