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June 16, 2021
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Using Descriptive Analysis for “Improved Taste” Claims on Vitamins

Background Our client has moved their vitamin production. Based on the team tasting, the new flavors are considered an improvement from the original flavors. As such, the team would like to add a claim on the product to indicate that … Continue reading →

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May 12, 2021
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Developing a Sensory Profile for Flavored Alcohol Beverage Products

Objective Our client would like a quantitative profile of each of their flavored alcohol beverage products and an overall summary of the product characteristics. Methodology What We Learned We developed a product profile for each of the three flavors. Here’s … Continue reading →

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April 14, 2021
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Descriptive Analysis to Qualify Ingredient Suppliers

The Challenge Our client would like to qualify gelatin from new suppliers but needs to be sure they can do so without changing the sensory profile of their bars. Additionally, the current gelatin source imparts a perceptible flavor in the … Continue reading →

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March 17, 2021
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Shelf-life Testing & Descriptive Profiling for Nutritional Beverages

Objective Our client wanted to measure sensory attributes for various time points for all flavors of their nutritional shake product line. They also wanted to develop a full descriptive profile for their Orange Pineapple nutritional shake. Methodology We conducted the … Continue reading →

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February 10, 2021
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Using Descriptive Analysis for a Full Production Rollout

Our client is launching a new grape-flavored chew. Concept test results show this idea has superstar potential, and this product might bring in new buyers to the brand. Benchtop samples were developed and tested with consumers to identify if there … Continue reading →

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January 13, 2021
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An “Overflow” Sensory Panel for Sensory Research Teams

Are you a sensory research team in need of an “overflow” testing panel?  We can help!  We offer both consumer and sensory research panels which are available for your use – whether that is for a single project or for … Continue reading →

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October 14, 2020
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In-Person versus Remote Sensory Research: Results Comparison for Pain Patches

Our client was interested in conducting a Pilot test for at-home application and 24-hour wear assessment of pain relieving patches before fully committing to at-home testing. Four of the six patches used in a Previous (on site) study were used … Continue reading →

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September 23, 2020
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Round-table Tasting & Product Screening: The Basics

Need to know which products to continue developing? We use our trained sensory panel to test the product. The panel provides detailed feedback on the differences between the various options. At the end of the project, you will know which … Continue reading →

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August 19, 2020
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Descriptive Analysis & Claims Research

Did you know that one key area for sensory research is around claims? Often, our clients utilize our research findings to be confident that they can make a particular claim in their marketing and packaging materials. This was the thinking … Continue reading →

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July 22, 2020
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Descriptive Analysis for Product Improvements

One area that sensory research can help with is in understanding and quantifying product enhancements. In this case study, our client, a consumer healthcare manufacturer, wanted to improve the swallow-ability of one of its pills. Background Our client wanted to … Continue reading →

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