the three normalized slopes were plotted in triangular coordinates. the triangular plot graphically portrays the relative importance of each sensory input (fig. 1) each vertex of the triangle depicts a specific sensory input (texture. taste/flavor and appearance). each point in the figure corresponds to a single consumer. points lying very close to or actually on a vertex suggest that the consumer pays primary attention to that sensory input when rating overall liking. points lying midway between two vertices mean that the consumer pays equal attention to both sensory inputs. finally. point in the middle mean that the consumer pays approximately equal attention to all three sensory inputs