Sensory Evaluation of Effervescent Nutritional Supplements: Identification and Characterisation of Off-Tastes.

ABSTRACT: Nutritional supplements are often characterised by unpleasant tastes or aftertastes, primarily due to the presence of vitamins, minerals, and amino acids as active compounds. These taste defects can be masked by sweeteners or specific flavourings. However, the development of such strategies requires a thorough understanding of the sensory characteristics of nutritional supplements. In the present study, the sensory properties of four effervescent nutritional supplements, differing in composition, were evaluated using Quantitative Descriptive Analysis (QDA) across three modalities: orthonasal and retronasal odour perception, as well as aftertaste and aroma persistence. Bitterness, astringency, and metallic sensations were found to be responsible for the negative sensory attributes of the pr

SUBMITTER: Delompre T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11858554 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature