3.6. Sensory analysis
In sensory analysis, the panellists identified differences (P b 0.05) in
taste, texture, and overall acceptance among the various products
(Table 4). The mortadellas with 25% and 50% soybean oil (P b 0.05)
had the highest and lowest scores for overall acceptability, respectively.
Regarding intention to buy, the panellists indicated a higher interest in
purchasing mortadellas made with 25% soybean oil (P b 0.05). Although
the products exhibited differences in colour, as determined
using an objectivemethod (L* and a*), the panellists did not identify differences
in the general appearance of the mortadellas.