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Types of Sensory Tests
Types of Sensory Tests
- Difference Tests: Which sample is different?
- Preference/Acceptance Tests: How much is the sample liked? Which sample is preferred?
- Focus Groups: Consumer discussions on product concepts
- Descriptive Analyses: Trained panel to measure specific product qualities
Consumer Test locations
On-Site: FIC taste test booths and focus room
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Off-Site: in-store and other public venues
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For more information contact: anna.marin@oregonstate.edu






