The interpretation of chemical and physical measurements is often easier and
more meaningful when combined with sensory data. When a change is recorded
in a chemical or physical measurement,
the consequence of that change in the
product may be correlated with a change
described in the sensory evaluation.
For example, if the moisture in a cookie
decreases by 10%, it
is important to
know if the sensory panel also describes
that cookie as bein
g more dry and hard