Sensory analysis. Panelists were technical and nontechnical
personnel of the USDA Beltsville Agricultural Research Center,
selected for at least normal acuity in both texture and flavor
perception and ability to verbalize and quantify sensory information,
as indicated by their ability to describe 30 natural and
synthetic odors, ability to rank series of food standards, and
general agreement with other panelists during training sessions.
After screening and training, 17 persons participated in panels
the first season and 14 the 2nd season. Twelve sessions during
the first season were devoted to training panelists and developing