A five-member panel trained specifically in mashed potato conducted sensory texture profile
analysis. Texture profile [7] was modified to evaluate frozen mash vegetables. Scores for
attributes were based on a 9-point descriptive intensity scale that was converted to a 0-9
numerical scale for statistical analysis, with 0 = not detectable and 9 = extremely intense.
Mash samples were also subjected to an overall acceptability test in respect of all sensory
attributes (texture, colour, taste) on a 9-point hedonic scale (9 = like extremely, 1 = dislike
extremely).