Sensory Research Context How to describe the sensory profile of food, beverages, and cosmetics quickly and intuitively. Sensory methodology created and designed by Dr. Thuillier (ABT Informatique) White paper authored by Dr. Thuillier Translated by Karine Lawrence (Sirocco Consulting) 1. How to Describe the Sensory Profile of Complex Food, Beverages and Cosmetics How to describe…
In this blog, we are going to discuss the basic concepts of sensory evaluation of foods by reviewing web inquiries and headings on the subject. In the last few years, we have noticed a greater interest in sensory evaluation. According to Ruiz-Capillas et al (2021), “efforts have been put into developing new methodologies for sensory…
SQFI Program is globally recognized as a food safety certification program that covers the food supply chain from primary production to foodservice. For SQF Code Edition 9.0, there have been significant changes to GMP module sections and elements, more focus on prevention of cross-contamination, requirements for maintaining air hygiene in high-risk zones such as RTE…
Description of Project This project consisted of profiling four commercial orange liqueurs (Triple-sec and Amaro) and one prototype to capture qualitative and quantitative sensory descriptors. The R&D team was interested in locating a new product prototype in the sensory space for the Triple-sec/Amaro product category. Based on the sensory results, the prototype may be re-formulated…
Let’s get started and review the elements of a preventive control plan. A PCP is a plan that details the analysis of the product information/ hazard assessment and manufacture/ foreign manufacturer’s food safety systems to determine the control measures and verification activities that must be followed to produce food products that meet the Safe Food…
Edition 9 Updates Certification audits against SQF Edition 9 officially started on May 24, 2021. Over 100 sites thus far have renewed their certification. For 35% of the sites, the audit was unannounced. As a reminder, the top SQF changes that food manufacturers must be ready for this year are: No desk audit for initial…
In this sensory blog, we are featuring two cases studies to showcase the technical capabilities of Tastelweb©. The sensory applications under study comprise of a red wine and dark chocolate chips. Triangle Test The triangle test is a discriminative method that enables the comparison of two samples to determine if an overall sensory difference exists…
Why SQF? SQF is a food safety certification standard managed and controlled by the SQFI (Safe Quality Food Institute). Worldwide Recognition. Promotes Confidence in Food Safety & Quality. Current SQF Code, Key Changes and Updates The SQF codes are designed to meet industry, customer, and regulatory requirements for all sectors of the food supply chain.…
As food manufacturers are actively implementing the SQF code Edition 9, here is a review of the most important changes and how to prepare for them. Most of the key changes concern the certification process and the system element requirements which are common to all certified facilities. As the resident SQF practitioner(s) for your business,…
When I was first asked to write a blog about the basics of how to prepare for importing food products into Canada, I was having a matcha mochi (a green tea ice cream wrapped by paper-thin glutinous rice sheet). Matcha mochi is a product of Japan, and I was enjoying it in an Indian restaurant…