SENSORY EVALUATION LAB​

A key strength of the Department is the Sensory Evaluation Laboratory which provides sensory analysis using discriminative and hedonic (consumer) testing. Using scientific and industry standard methods, the Sensory Evaluation Lab staff work closely with our industry and academia partners to design studies, collect data, and produce statistical analysis to support R&D, Sales, Marketing and Manufacturing.

CAPABILITIES

Trained or untrained panels
Product profiling
Assessing product sensory (taste, smell, appearance, etc.) consistency
Assess consumer preferences

​TYPES OF TESTING

Discrimination - triangle, duo-trio, paired-comparison
Acceptability - hedonic, preference

LAB FACILITIES

Individual tasting booths
Controlled lighting and ventilation
Computerized data collection
Water filtration system
Specific testing and research opportunities can be developed and designed as needed by your company.

For more details on how your company can benefit from working with the Purdue Food Science Sensory Evaluation Laboratory, contact: 

Dr. Andrea​ Liceaga
Associate Professor and Manager of the Sensory Evaluation Laboratory 
mailto:aliceaga@purdue.edu
(765) 496-2460​