Acceptance testing. In total 102 Belgian and 120 Hungarian participants
were selected out of the initial 849 respondents in the consumer
test for an evaluation of the filled chocolates. The selection
was based on socio-demographic values and availability of the
respondents to perform the sensory tests at the Ugent SensoLab
(Belgium) or the sensory lab at Campden BRI (Hungary). As incentive,
coupons from a bookstore were distributed via lottery. First,
the respondents indicate their liking for the product on a 9-point
scale with anchor words (1 = Dislike extremely to 9 = Like extremely).
Second, they rate the samples on overall appearance, aroma,
texture and flavour on a 9-point scale with anchor words (1 = Dislike
extremely to 9 = Like extremely). The filled chocolates were
presented with a three digit code on white plastic plates.