The aim of this work was to examine the influence of aroma and tasting temperature, on the detection of
and difference sensitivity for fat content in cottage cheese. The detection (DetT) and difference (DiffT)
thresholds were determined in 4 different conditions defined by a combination of two factors, each
involving two variables: a nose clip (with or without) and the tasting temperature (7 C or 15C).
Forty non-trained panelists participated in this study. Thresholds were determined using
two-alternative forced-choice (2-AFC) tests in ascending concentration series. Individual thresholds were
calculated using the Best Estimate Threshold (BET) method