Description
Sensory scientists carry out sensory analysis in order to compose or improve flavours and fragrances for the food, beverage and cosmetics industry. They base their flavour and fragrance development on sensory and consumer research. Sensory scientists carry out research and analyse statistical data to meet customers expectations.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
food flavouringsallergologytoxicologyolfactionchemistryanalytical chemistrymicrobiology-bacteriologystatistical analysis system softwarestatisticsmarket researchquantitative sensory testingmolecular biologycombination of flavoursperfume raw materialsallergiesfood allergiesfood legislationfood science
Practical Skills
create beverage recipes with botanicalsresearch fragrancesadvise on fragrancesperform sensory evaluation of food productsprepare raw materialsresearch new food ingredientsanalyse characteristics of food products at receptionassess quality characteristics of food productsdescribe the flavour of different beersadvise food industryparticipate in the development of new food productsdocument analysis resultsadd scentanalyse consumer buying trendsanalyse samples of food and beveragesdescribe flavour of different winescreate fragrances formulaetest fragrances against customer satisfactionreport analysis resultscheck quality of raw materialsperform physico-chemical analysis to food materialsdevelop new food productstroubleshoot cosmetics formula issues