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Developing a lexicon for descriptive analysis of soymilks

  • K. Day N'Koura
  • , B. P. Klein
  • , Soo-Yeun Lee

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Abstract

A descriptive vocabulary was developed to fully describe the sensory characteristics of soymilks. Five commercial soymilks and 1 laboratory-prepared soymilk were used in the study. Nine subjects participated in 8 round-table discussions to develop descriptive language and references. The 6 soymilks were evaluated in 4 replications using this language. Principal component analysis was conducted on the resulting data to eliminate redundant terms and differentiate between samples. Thirty-one terms were identified to describe soymilks. The lexicon could be used as a starting place to describe any product containing soy; therefore, it will be beneficial to soy food processors in research and development and quality assurance.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)S259-S263
JournalJournal of food science
Volume69
Issue number7
StatePublished - Sep 2004

Keywords

  • Descriptive analysis
  • Lexicon
  • Principal component analysis
  • Sensory evaluation
  • Soy

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Food Science

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