In both the cake and bread study, the two respective samples
labeled with random three-digit codes were placed on white paper
plates. Both samples were given to the panelists at the same time
along with ballots having corresponding three-digit codes. The
panelists were asked to test each sample in the specified order to
eliminate bias. Unsalted saltine crackers and distilled water were
provided for cleansing their palate between samples. Panelists
evaluated the cake and bread samples using a 9-point hedonic scale
(9 ¼ like extremely; 5 ¼ neither like nor dislike; 1 ¼ dislike
extremely) to determine the degree of liking for five sensory attributes:
appearance, color, flavor, texture and overall acceptability