Sensory Analysis: Relevance for Prebiotic, Probiotic, and Synbiotic Product Development
- 1 July 2010
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety
- Vol. 9 (4), 358-373
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1541-4337.2010.00115.x
Abstract
Sensory analysis represents a decisive step during the various stages of food product development. For probiotic, prebiotic, and synbiotic foods, which have shown continuous and significant consumption in the functional food category, the choice of an appropriate technique allows obtaining relevant sensory information that contributes to consumer acceptance. This review focuses on the importance of sensory analytical techniques in prebiotic and probiotic food product development. Examples of the most known sensory methodologies applied to these important functional foods are presented, as well as some considerations about consumer attitudes that can influence acceptance of these products. Moreover, applications of such techniques on functional product evaluation are provided.Keywords
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