Food sensory analysis and testing

Food sensory analysis is the use of the human senses to objectively analyse foods – for properties such as taste, flavour and texture. It is used in assessing the quality of products, troubleshooting problems and new product development.

What does the food actually look and taste like? Describing the taste of a food in a scientific way that can be interpreted by others and then using this to improve product quality in some way is a valuable and perhaps under–appreciated technique.

Campden BRI has a team of highly experienced food tasters who can evaluate the flavour, odour and texture characteristics of products. Advanced statistical analysis then allows products to be grouped, and their similarities and differences quantified. These analyses can also be‘checked’ against company or Campden product specifications to see if the product meets requirements.

We have expertise in a range of sensory analysis techniques. As well as full descriptive profiling, we also carry out a range of discrimination tests – such as triangle tests – to investigate potential taint problems or the effects on the product of changes in ingredients or process. All of this takes place in our state–of–the–art sensory facilities.

Key services

Sensory Testing

Rapid attribute profiling, UKAS accredited triangle testing and more.

Consumer Testing

Product assessment, evaluation and performance.

Innovation and Insights

Customised research designs to understand consumers' in-depth.

Sensory Training

Individual or team sessions, scheduled or tailored.

Time-based Sensory Mapping

Increasingly using time-based sensory mapping to obtain detailed sensory feedback.

Facilities

State–of–the–art facilities for consumer and sensory testing.

Sensing Brands

Creating a distinctive and motivating sensory signature.

Clients

Working with clients from across the food and beverage supply chain.

Knowledge Centre

A selection of our consumer and sensory Research and Development reports.

Other links

• Accreditations
• Guidelines
• GDPR: Our privacy notice and other Campden BRI information