Rapid Sensory Profiling Techniques

Julien Delarue is Assistant Professor of Sensory & Consumer Science at the University of California Davis. His research focuses on methods to measure consumer sensory perception and preferences and on their effective use in R&D. He seeks to develop high validity consumer-oriented methods. His research explores the role of context in hedonic measures using immersive environments and digital technologies. He also works to develop and validate rapid and flexible descriptive analysis methods with application to new product development and consumer research. Formerly a Professor at AgroParisTech in the food science and technology joint research unit with INRAE and Université Paris-Saclay, he has served as the Chair of the French Society for Sensory Analysis (SFAS) and of the European Sensory Science Society (E3S).

Part One: Evolution of the methods used for sensory profiling 
1. The use of rapid sensory methods in R&D and research: an introduction / J. Delarue
2. Alternative methods of sensory testing: advantages and disadvantages / H. Stone
3. Measuring sensory perception in relation to consumer behavior / J.E. Hayes
4. Insights into measuring emotional response in sensory and consumer research / M. Ng, J. Hort
5. Expedited procedures for conceptual profiling of brands, products and packaging / D.M.H. Thomson 

Part Two: Rapid methods for sensory profiling 
6.Flash Profile, its evolution and uses in sensory and consumer science / J. Delarue
7. Free sorting as a sensory profiling technique for product development / P. Courcoux, E.M. Qannari, P. Faye 
8.Free multiple sorting as a sensory profiling technique / C. Dehlholm 
9.Napping and sorted Napping as a sensory profiling technique / S. Lê, T.M. Lê, M. Cadoret 
10. Polarized sensory positioning (PSP) as a sensory profiling technique / E. Teillet
11. Check-all-that-apply (CATA) questions with consumers in practice: experimental considerations and impact on outcome / G. Ares, S.R. Jaeger
12. Open-ended questions in sensory testing practice / B. Piqueras-Fiszman 
13. Temporal dominance of sensations (TDS) as a sensory profiling technique / N. Pineau, P. Schilch 
14. Ideal profiling as a sensory profiling technique / T. Worch, P.H. Punter
 
Part Three: Applications in new product development and consumer research
15. Adoption and use of Flash Profiling in daily new product development: a testimonial / C. Petit, E. Vanzeveren 
16. Improving team tasting in the food industry / M. Rogeaux 
17. Alternative methods of sensory testing: working with chefs, culinary professionals and brew masters / M.B. Frøst, D. Giacalone, K.K. Rasmussen
18. Sensory testing with flavourists: challenges and solutions / B. Veinand 
19. Projective Flash Profile from experts to consumers: a way to reveal fragrance language / S. Ballay, E. Loescher, G. Gazano
20. Use of rapid sensory methods in the automotive industry / D. Blumenthal, N. Herbeth
21. Testing consumer insight using mobile devices: a case study of a sensory consumer journey conducted with the help of mobile research / D. Lutsch, R. Möslein, M. Strack, S. Kunze
 
Part Four: Applications in sensory testing with specific populations and methodological consequences
22. Sensory testing in new product development: working with children / S. Nicklaus 
23. Sensory testing in new product development: working with older people / I. Maitre, R. Symoneaux, C. Sulmont-Rossé 
24. Empathy and Experiment™: dealing with the algebra of the mind to  understand and change food habits 509 / H.R. Moskowitz, M. Reisner, L. Ettinger. Lieberman, B. Batalvi, M. Beg

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