A discussion of recent methodologies for combining sensory and extrinsic product properties in consumer studies. (March 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Asioli, Daniele; Varela, Paula; Hersleth, Margrethe; Almli, Valerie Lengard; Olsen, Nina Veflen; Næs, Tormod
• Is Part Of: Food quality and preference. Volume 56:Part B(2017:Mar.)
• Page Start: 266
• Page End: 273
• Publication Date: 2017-03
• Subjects: New food product development -- Consumer -- Sensory and extrinsic attributes -- Interaction -- Methodologies; Food preferences -- Periodicals; Food -- Quality -- Periodicals; Food industry and trade -- Quality control -- Periodicals; Préférences alimentaires -- Périodiques; Aliments -- Qualité -- Périodiques; Aliments -- Industrie et commerce -- Qualité -- Contrôle -- Périodiques; Food industry and trade -- Quality control; Food preferences; Food -- Quality; Periodicals; 664
• DOI: 10.1016/j.foodqual.2016.03.015
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0950-3293

Abstract

Highlights: Interaction of sensory and extrinsic food attributes affect consumers' preferences. Discussion of methods combining sensory and extrinsic food attributes. Descriptions, objectives, advantages, drawbacks and applications for each method are examined. Industrial challenges and future research needs are discussed. Abstract: Understanding the interaction of sensory and extrinsic product attributes in consumer preferences has been identified as one of the key pillars for raising the likelihood of food products' success in the market. Over the course of the last decade there has been increased attention on research emphasizing a combination of these food-choice driving parameters. This paper discusses progress made in the field focusing on three groups of methods: (i) conjoint hedonic methods (ii) "classic" hedonic testing and (iii) alternative descriptive approaches. For each method a description of the methodology in question, its objectives, advantages, drawbacks and applications are examined. Industrial challenges and future research needs are discussed.