CRC Product Development and Culinology 2

Question 1

A triangle test is used in sensory evaluation primarily to determine what?

Accepted Answer

Whether a perceptible overall difference exists between two products

Answer

A triangle test presents three samples (two alike) to detect if a perceptible difference exists.

Question 2

The 9-point hedonic scale is designed to measure which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Degree of consumer liking

Answer

The hedonic scale runs from 'dislike extremely' to 'like extremely' and measures liking.

Question 3

Below approximately what water activity (aw) is microbial growth, including molds and yeasts, generally prevented?

Accepted Answer

0.60

Answer

Below about 0.60 aw no microorganisms can proliferate, even osmophilic yeasts.

Question 4

In a stage-gate product development process, what typically follows idea generation?

Accepted Answer

Idea screening against strategic and feasibility criteria

Answer

Ideas are screened at the first gate before resources go to concept development.

Question 5

Culinology is best defined as the blending of which two disciplines?

Accepted Answer

Culinary arts and food science technology

Answer

Culinology combines culinary arts with food science to develop commercially viable foods.

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