Sensory Panel Management: A Practical Handbook for Recruitment, Training and Performance (Woodhead Publishing Series in Food Science, Technology and Nutrition) - Hardcover

Rogers, Lauren

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 008101001X ISBN 13: 9780081010013

Publisher: Woodhead Publishing, 2017

Synopsis

Sensory Panel Management: A Practical Handbook for Recruitment, Training and Performance reviews both the theoretical and practical, from recruitment and training, to creating the best team and dealing with panelists' issues.

As an ex-Chairman of Campden BRI's Sensory and Consumer panel, Lauren Rogers is a leading independent sensory consultant with over twenty years experience as both a member and a leader of sensory panels, working on both food, home and personal care products. Additional authors bring their specialist expertise to writing the chapters on specific elements of panel training and performance, also discussing human resources.

The book is divided into three main sections. Part One looks at the recruitment of sensory panels, covering the process from both a scientific and a human resources angle. Part Two deals with the training of a sensory panel, including a discussion of initial training and coverage of method and product specific training. Part Three examines the performance of sensory panels, with chapters exploring performance measures and ways of dealing with difficult situations relating to panelists.

A final chapter looks at the future of sensory panels. Throughout the book, short case studies demonstrate the practical application of the methods being discussed, making this a key reference for academics, technical and sensory staff in food companies.

About this title

About the Author

Lauren Rogers is a freelance sensory science consultant who has over 25 years’ experience in sensory science. She worked for Dalgety Plc/DuPont (a food ingredients company) and then moved to work for GlaxoSmithKline working on beverages and health-care products. Lauren has recruited and trained panellists for work on various foods and drinks, as well as several home and personal care products. Lauren is a Fellow of the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST) and an active member of the IFST’s Sensory Science Group, maintaining their Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced sensory science qualifcations. Lauren is also a Registered Sensory Scientist, a member of the Sensometrics Society, the Society of Sensory Professionals and the ASTM E-18 (Sensory) Committee.

Edition details

• Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 008101001X
• ISBN 13: 9780081010013
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 374