The test was performed with a semi-trained organoleptic
panel consisted of thirty two persons (16 male and
16 female, aged between 20 and 30 years old). A ninepoint
hedonic scale was established separately for each
product. The panellists were trained how to evaluate
and score different sensory properties of the gluten-free
cakes in terms of crust and crumb colour, texture, flavour,
taste and overall acceptability using a 9-point
hedonic scale (1 = dislike extremely, 9 = liked extremely).
All samples were placed on white plates and
coded with random three-digit numbers. Experiments
were done in isolated booths under daylight illumination
at 22 °C.