Agra Mahatma Awahita, Dwi Larasatie Nur Fibri, Rini Yanti
{"title":"Understanding Generation Z's Food Neophobic and Sensory Perception Toward Modified Texture of Traditional Beverage (Case Study: Beras Kencur, Indonesian Traditional Beverage)","authors":"Agra Mahatma Awahita, Dwi Larasatie Nur Fibri, Rini Yanti","doi":"10.1111/joss.70136","DOIUrl":"10.1111/joss.70136","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Nowadays, the youth, especially Generation Z, have low attractiveness toward Indonesian traditional rice-based beverages like <i>beras kencur</i> due to its unfavorable texture and their food neophobic behavior. Hence, this study aimed to investigate the sensory characteristics that emerge in Gen Z and the influence of food neophobic behavior toward their perception when consuming <i>beras kencur</i> with modified texture. This study evaluates the sensory properties involving hedonic, sensory intensity, emotion-sensory, and collative properties, using 120 untrained panelists. The results showed that guar gum increases the influence of food neophobic behavior, affects the panelists' score of <i>beras kencur</i> in terms of hedonic, sensory intensity, emotion-sensory, and collative properties attributes by increasing the score of the attributes on 0.15% guar gum addition but decreasing the score on higher concentrations. Considering the results, adding 0.15% guar gum was considered the best treatment according to the panelists' score of <i>beras kencur</i>'s acceptance. It provoked more positive emotions than other treatments.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":17223,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sensory Studies","volume":"41 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-04-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147708082","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Anna Milionis, Klimentia Kottaridi, Ioannis F. Dimopoulos, Vasilis Demopoulos
{"title":"Typicality in Olive Oil: Insights From a Decade of Koroneiki Sensory Data","authors":"Anna Milionis, Klimentia Kottaridi, Ioannis F. Dimopoulos, Vasilis Demopoulos","doi":"10.1111/joss.70131","DOIUrl":"10.1111/joss.70131","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Using a longitudinal dataset of 430 Koroneiki extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) samples, collected between 2015 and 2025 from Crete and the Peloponnese, this study explores the concept of typicality, that is, to what extent individual olive oil samples conform to the average sensory profile of their variety. The average sensory profile of the Koroneiki variety resulted from the relationship among the intensity values of fruitiness, bitterness, and pungency using linear regression analysis. Typicality was then defined as a gradient scale based on the residuals of the resulting equation. Our findings show that typicality depends on variety-specific proportional balances rather than on the absolute intensities of sensory attributes.</p>","PeriodicalId":17223,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sensory Studies","volume":"41 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/joss.70131","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147708121","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"An Exploratory Application of Pivot-CATA and Pivot-RATA in Reference-Based Sensory Evaluation of Sunscreen Cosmetics","authors":"Liling Chu, Rong Qi, Dangdang Cheng","doi":"10.1111/joss.70125","DOIUrl":"10.1111/joss.70125","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Semi-trained panelists evaluated sunscreen cosmetics using the Pivot-CATA (combining Pivot profile with Check-all-that-apply) and Pivot-RATA (combining Pivot profile with Rate-all-that-apply) methods, comparing results with Descriptive Analysis (DA). The findings indicated that, on a scale of 1–5 with two evaluation batches, Pivot-RATA generated a more similar product space distribution to DA (the highest RV value). Although Pivot-RATA showed lower product differentiation capability than DA, it was higher than Pivot-CATA. Under both Pivot-CATA and Pivot-RATA methods, the semi-trained panelists evaluated in reproducible ways and produced reliable results. Pivot-RATA can be a potential option for batch-evaluating products and integrating data analysis to construct a product sensory map.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":17223,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sensory Studies","volume":"41 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-04-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147708002","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Descriptive Sensory Characterization of Raw Atlantic Salmon and Pacific Bluefin Tuna Sashimi","authors":"Hwabin Jung, Seul-Ki Lee, Jungmin Oh","doi":"10.1111/joss.70130","DOIUrl":"10.1111/joss.70130","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Establishing standardized sensory lexicons for raw fish sashimi is critical for seafood quality evaluation and sensory research. In this study, we developed descriptive sensory lexicons for raw Atlantic salmon (<i>Salmo salar</i>) and Pacific bluefin tuna (<i>Thunnus orientalis</i>) using descriptive sensory analysis. A trained panel (<i>n</i> = 8) developed species-specific lexicons and evaluated appearance, aroma, flavor, and texture attributes on a 15-point intensity scale. Salmon was characterized by moderate glossiness, a relatively clean fish flavor, and a viscoelastic texture transitioning into a pronounced mouth-coating sensation. Conversely, tuna was distinguished by higher glossiness and redness, dominant marine and metallic notes, and a fibrous, anisotropic texture. These findings confirm that sashimi does not represent a uniform sensory category but comprises species-specific sensory identities. The resulting lexicons provide structured sensory reference frameworks that may support quality assessment and future research involving raw seafood products.</p>","PeriodicalId":17223,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sensory Studies","volume":"41 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/joss.70130","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147707953","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Front-Of-Package Labeling of Brazilian Products: An Examination of Its Influence on Consumers' Purchase Intentions and Perceptions of Healthiness","authors":"Thaise Mariá Tobal-Pereira, Ana Carolina Conti","doi":"10.1111/joss.70129","DOIUrl":"10.1111/joss.70129","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This study evaluated the influence of front-of-package labeling (FOP) on Brazilian women's purchase intentions, perceived healthiness of food products, and consumer knowledge. Labels from real products currently available in supermarkets, with and without a magnifying glass, or with one or two nutrients in excess indicated on the product were used. The purchase intention was greater for products that did not contain FOP or had only one nutrient in excess. Except for two products, all products with FOP received significantly lower healthiness scores than those without. However, when consumers' knowledge of the magnifying glass was evaluated, most were not sure what it was; however, they had already seen the design and stated that it was easy to recognize and understand. Additionally, most participants claimed that they had already purchased products containing this design and were influenced by it in their purchasing decisions.</p>","PeriodicalId":17223,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sensory Studies","volume":"41 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/joss.70129","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147707933","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
K. V. To, D. Orden, C. Miller, S. O'Keefe, J. Lahne
{"title":"A Comparison of Free-Linking and Projective-Mapping Tasks on Biltong, a Seasoned Meat Product","authors":"K. V. To, D. Orden, C. Miller, S. O'Keefe, J. Lahne","doi":"10.1111/joss.70134","DOIUrl":"10.1111/joss.70134","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Meat palatability strongly influences consumers' purchasing decisions, yet its sensory complexity limits traditional evaluations to about four samples per session. Rapid profiling methods such as projective mapping (PM) and free linking (FL) allows semi- or un-trained panelists to profile more samples by grouping similar products and optionally describing them. Previously successful with complex products like wine and chocolate, the current study investigates and compares the PM and FL methods on seasoned meat product. Seventy-one untrained panelists performed PM (<i>n</i><sub>PM</sub> = 36) or FL (<i>n</i><sub>FL</sub> = 35) with eight (five unique, three duplicated) samples of biltong. Results were analyzed using multiple factor analysis and DISTATIS, and free comments were projected into the resulting spaces to explain the consensus configurations. The methods were compared for discrimination/description, reliability, and task difficulty. Results suggest both methods may be effective tools to increase efficiency in meat sensory evaluation, with some advantages for FL over PM.</p>","PeriodicalId":17223,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sensory Studies","volume":"41 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/joss.70134","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147707935","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Priscila Culqui, Sandra Baldeón-Báez, Anderson Argothy, Christian Franco-Crespo
{"title":"Sensory Acceptance of School Breakfast Programs in Andean Public Schools of Ecuador","authors":"Priscila Culqui, Sandra Baldeón-Báez, Anderson Argothy, Christian Franco-Crespo","doi":"10.1111/joss.70132","DOIUrl":"10.1111/joss.70132","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study evaluates the sensory acceptability of school breakfast products from Ecuador's School Feeding Program (PAE), assessing how sensory attributes, color, smell, taste, texture, and appearance affect students' acceptance and program effectiveness. A sample of 205 students aged 10–12 years from three schools was evaluated using probabilistic sampling. A paired sensory evaluation compared PAE breakfast products: beverages (L) and cookies (G) with commercial equivalents using a facial hedonic scale. Methodology includes a LMM model to identify specific relationships between variables and Post Hoc tests to corroborate. Reached results show that commercial products were significantly preferred across all sensory attributes. PAE beverages and cookies received lower ratings, particularly for flavor and texture, indicating critical reformulation needs. Strategic reformulation focusing on flavor profiles, texture, and production processes will enhance the program's impact on student health and efficiency of economic resources.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":17223,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sensory Studies","volume":"41 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147708408","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Sensory Perception of Visually Impaired People Focused on Descriptive Sensory Analysis of Cosmetic Products","authors":"Pedro Alves da Rocha Filho, Gisely Sposito Vieira","doi":"10.1111/joss.70128","DOIUrl":"10.1111/joss.70128","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Some researchers suggest visually impaired people's advantage in performing touch tests reflects not increased sensitivity, but the fact of being attentive to cues normally ignored by sighted people with regular vision or the more efficient use of sensory strategies. The results of comparative research involving visually impaired people and sighted people are as diverse as possible. In other words, some results present inferior performance of visually impaired people compared to sighted people, similar performance between these two groups and also superior performance of visually impaired people compared to sighted people. There are some studies that compare differences in performance between a group of congenitally visually impaired people and a group of sighted people blindfolded during the tests. In addition to these comparisons, it is possible to compare the performance of late-onset visually impaired people and the performance of those with early visual impairment. There are still some studies showing that visually impaired people who acquired the disability later in life perform better on tests involving touch. They also suggest that visually impaired people develop superior auditory abilities because they rely more on hearing sensation than sighted people. If this comparison were possible for hearing, it would also be possible for touching. In this way, visual experience would not be necessary to shape the representation of different materials perceived through touch and this highlights the relevance of tactile experience over visual perception. The present study compares the sensory perception of visually impaired people with that of sighted trained panelists' sensory perception about cosmetic raw materials and cosmetic formulations.</p>","PeriodicalId":17223,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sensory Studies","volume":"41 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/joss.70128","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147708407","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}