Overview: This course will introduce you to the traditional methodology of Sensory Descriptive Profiling and teach you how to set up, manage and maintain a Sensory Trained Panel. Practical sessions throughout the day will enable you to consolidate your knowledge.

Topics covered include:

Introduction to Sensory Descriptive Profiling

Panellist recruitment, screening and selection of the right panellists

Effective management of the panellists, including discussing a panel leader’s ethical code of conduct

Panel leader facilitation skills and how to deal with a difficult panellist

Measurement of the panel’s performance and how this can be improved

Overview of alternative descriptive analysis methods, e.g. Flash Profiling, TDS, Progressive Profiling