Sensory Analysis

Sensory analysis is classified as:

Comparison testing

Seeing if a sample is different from, similar to, or the same as another sample
Defining and quantifying differences
Comparing multiple samples

Multidimensional analysis –samples can be different in several respects - Principal Component Analysis

Affective testing (liking)

Consumer preference testing
Ranking from most preferred to least preferred
Drivers of liking” (why a certain product is preferred)

Descriptive testing

Qualitative analysis: what qualities (flavor attributes) does the coffee include?
Specific detailed flavor profile of all attributes, their intensities, and order of occurrence