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Sensory terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Sensory Evaluation | Scientifically testing food using the human senses , of smell, taste, sight, touch, hearing |
| Sensory Characteristics | The qualities of a food identified by the senses |
| Flavor | The distinct quality that comes from a foods unique blend |
| Garnish | A decorative arrangement added to a food or drink |
| Taste Blind | The inability to distinguish between flavors of some foods |
| Taste Buds | Sensory organs located on the tongue |
| Olfactory | Identifies the organs related to the sense of smell |
| Volatile | Easily changed into vapor |
| Mouth feel | How a food feels in the mouth |
| Sensory Evaluation Panel | Groups of people who evaluate the sensory characteristics of food samples |