Information Package

Program of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts

GMS356

SENSORY ANALYSES OF APPLIED FOOD FORMULATIONS

Course Code
GMS356
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
1 + 2
ECTS
3
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS3
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Gains the ability to develop new products.
  2. Gains the ability of sensory analysis.
  3. Learns the points to be considered during sensory analysis.
  4. Learns panel room and its properties.
  5. Gains knowledge of tissue analysis.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionAnalysis methods, sensory panel methods, taste, flavor, aroma development studies and statistical evaluation of the results applied in order to measure the sensory properties of food (taste, texture, aroma, appearance) are taught.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Importance of originality in food and beverage sector, special products, requirements
2nd Week Studies to obtain various specialties, food quality characteristics
3rd Week Sensory evaluation, definitions, importance, aims of use in food industry and food and beverage businesses
4th Week Sensory evaluation panel room, product and panel controls, panelist selection
5th Week Scales used in sensory evaluation, creation of flavor profile diagrams
6th Week Tissue profile analysis, using sensory tests in consumer preference studies
7th Week Homework presentation
8th Week Midterm
9th Week An example of sensory evaluation program in food and beverage businesses
10th Week Practice: Determination of sensory thresholds of panelists for basic tastes
11th Week Application: Basic ingredients of bakery products, various spices and auxiliaries recognition
12th Week Application: Preparation of application and sensory analysis report on the feature of the product to be developed, preparation of the experimental design for the next week
13th Week Application: Application and sensory analysis report of the product to be developed, preparation of trial design for next week
14th Week Application: Developing the application and sensory analysis report on the property of the product to be developed
15th Week homework presentation
16th Week General evaluation
17th Week Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading1. Altuğ, T. & Elmacı, Y. (2005). Gıdalarda Duyusal Değerlendirme. Meta Basım Matbaacılık.
2. Durlu-Özkaya, F., Çoşansu, S. & Ayhan, K. (2013). Her Yönüyle Gıda. Sidas Yayıncılık, İzmir.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
  • Presentation
  • Project
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 20
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 1 20 20
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 15 15
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 1 5 5
Total Work Load104
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3.46
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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