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Sensory Immersive Experience: Dairy Foods

This training course offers comprehensive instruction in the fundamental components of sensory evaluation. Participants will learn about the psychological aspects of sensory analysis, the physiology of sensory perception, and the key elements that constitute flavor. Additionally, the course includes hands-on sensory sessions to explore and assess flavor and texture attributes.

Key Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the psychological considerations in sensory analysis.
  • Learn the physiology of sensory perception.
  • Review and identify the components of flavor.
  • Explore and evaluate flavor and texture attributes through hands-on sensory sessions.
  • Develop skills in sensory evaluation techniques to enhance product analysis.

Who Should Attend:

  • Food scientists and technologists.
  • Quality assurance and control professionals.
  • Product development specialists.
  • Sensory scientists and analysts.
  • Anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of sensory evaluation.

Join us to deepen your understanding of sensory evaluation techniques and enhance your ability to analyze and appreciate the complex sensory characteristics of various products.

Overview

This training course offers comprehensive instruction in the fundamental components of sensory evaluation. Participants will learn about the psychological aspects of sensory analysis, the physiology of sensory perception, and the key elements that constitute flavor. Additionally, the course includes hands-on sensory sessions to explore and assess flavor and texture attributes.

  • Sensory Evaluation Background
    •  Tastes
    • Smells
    • Lexicon
    • Evaluation guidelines
    • Evaluator rules
    • Tasting technique
  •  Milk Defects
    • Types, descriptions, causes & prevention
                      - raw milk defects
                      - pasteurized milk defects
  •  ADSA Scoring

As this is not part of the Certificate Program, there is no test required.

Agenda

Day 1:
  • Registration & Refreshments
  • Welcome and Introductions
  • Sensory Acuity
  • Sensory Background
  • Break
  • Lexicon: Fluid Milk, Yogurt, and Cottage Cheese
    • Exercises
  • Lunch
  • Lexicon: Cheddar
  • Break
  • Physiology
Day 2:
  • Q & A
  • Developing a Sensory Program
  • Fluid Milk
    • Lecture
    • Tasting
  • Break
  • Yogurt
    • Lecture
    • Tasting
  • Lunch
  • Cottage Cheese
    • Lecture
    • Tasting
  • Break
  • Cheddar
    • Lecture
    • Tasting

Fees

  • Tuition is $800-960 for in-state registrants
  • Tuition is $960-$1100 for out of state registrants
  • Limited to the first 30 participants

Instructors

 

Lead Instructor

Alina N. Stelick
Sensory Program Manager
Sensory Evaluation Program
118 Stocking Hall West
Phone:  607-255-3463
ap262 [at] cornell.edu (ap262[at]cornell[dot]edu) 

 

 

Course Dates

  • March 18-19, 2025, In-person, Cornell University

Course Contact

Louise Felker
Program Coordinator
607-255-7098
lmf226 [at] cornell.edu (lmf226[at]cornell[dot]edu)