Information Package / Course Catalogue
Sensory Analysis Techniques in Foods
Course Code: LBT222
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to give students information about sensory testing methods used in different stages of food production. Also, within the scope of the course, the student will gain the ability to start and execute a program related to sensory evaluation in a business.

Course Content

Definition and importance of sensory evaluation, intended use in foods, sampling and sample preparation, presentation of samples to the panel, panelist selection and training, factors affecting sensory properties of foods, scales used in quality grading, preparation of evaluation forms, sensory test methods.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Burcu KESER
Ins. Hilal DEMİRPENÇE
Learning Outcomes
1.To have the ability to determine sensory method in accordance with the purpose
2.To have the ability to create a scale that can be used in sensory analysis
3.To have information about laboratory controls during sensory analysis
4.To have knowledge about the importance of sensory analysis of foods in terms of food quality
5.To have the ability to interpret sensory analysis results
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Altuğ Onoğur, T. ve Elmacı, Y, 2011. Gıdalarda Duyusal Değerlendirme. Sidaş Medya Ltd. Şti. Yayın No. 010-1B
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The history and importance of sensory evaluation
Week 2 - Theoretical
Food quality and sensory quality characteristics
Week 3 - Theoretical
Sampling, sample preparation and sample presentations
Week 4 - Theoretical
Sampling, sample preparation and sample presentations
Week 5 - Theoretical
Difference tests and evaluation
Week 6 - Theoretical
Flavor and texture analysis profile
Week 7 - Theoretical
Scales used in sensory evaluation
Week 8 - Theoretical
Scales used in sensory evaluation (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Use of sensory tests in consumer preference studies
Week 10 - Theoretical
Observing taste, texture, smell, image and sensory analysis in the laboratory, assessment of bitter, sweet, sour, salty taste in different concentrations
Week 11 - Theoretical
Observing taste, texture, smell, image and sensory analysis in the laboratory, assessment of bitter, sweet, sour, salty taste in different concentrations
Week 12 - Theoretical
Establishment of sensory evaluation laboratory and layout
Week 13 - Theoretical
Factors affecting panelist selection and panel size in sensory evaluation
Week 14 - Theoretical
Classification of techniques used in sensory evaluation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Individual Work140114
Midterm Examination1314
Final Examination1516
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)52
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
OÇ-1
5
5
OÇ-2
5
5
OÇ-3
5
5
OÇ-4
5
5
OÇ-5
5
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026