Comparison of methods to analyze time-intensity curves in a corn zein chewing gum study

B. A. McGowan, S. Y. Lee

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Abstract

Nine panelists participated in a time-intensity (T-I) study to evaluate the taste, texture and aroma qualities of corn zein gum compared to synthetic gum samples. Four corn zein gum samples varying in type of plasticizer, and two synthetic gum samples were evaluated. Two different methods were used to analyze T-I curves, grouping panelists with similar individual curves and the enhanced method developed by Liu and MacFie in the 1990s. Grouping panelists with similar individual curves was a more effective method to use when not all panelists reached zero intensity. Only panelists returning to zero intensity could be included in the final mean curve using the enhanced method. Both the propylene glycol and oleic acid corn zein samples showed potential for future development as an alternative to the synthetic gum base currently used.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)296-306
Number of pages11
JournalFood Quality and Preference
Volume17
Issue number3-4
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 2006

Keywords

  • Chewing gum
  • Corn zein
  • Descriptive analysis
  • Time-intensity

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Food Science
  • Nutrition and Dietetics

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