ISO 16820:2019

Sensory analysis — Methodology — Sequential analysis

Publication date:   Oct 3, 2019

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90.20 Standard under periodical review   Oct 15, 2024

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ISO/TC 34/SC 12 Sensory analysis

International Standard

67.240   Sensory analysis

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This document specifies a procedure for statistically analysing data from forced-choice sensory discrimination tests, such as the triangle, duo-trio, 3-AFC, 2-AFC, in which after every trial of the discrimination test the decision can be made to stop testing and declare a difference, to stop testing and declare no difference, or to continue testing.
The sequential method often allows for a decision to be made after fewer trials of the discrimination test than would be required by conventional approaches that use predetermined numbers of assessments.
The method is effective for:
a) determining that either:

a perceptible difference results; or
a perceptible difference does not result when, for example, a change is made in ingredients, processing, packaging, handling or storage;

b) selecting, training and monitoring assessors.
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ISO 16820:2004

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ISO 16820:2019
90.20 Standard under periodical review
Oct 15, 2024