the triangular plot can be divided into six sections. although many consumers were placed in the middle of the plot many other points gathered in a, f and b sections. consumers lying in a and f sections were very close to taste/flavor as driver of liking. many consumers in b sections. very close to texture. indicate that this input played a role in driving their preference. few points lie close to the appearance vertex indicating that this sensory input was important only for a low number of consumers.