Sensory and consumer science is a fascinating area of study, focusing on the characteristics of foods and how consumers perceive them through the five senses. As a critical discipline within the science of food, IFT has a wealth of resources on this topic to help our community enhance their knowledge and stay well-informed about emerging issues. 

IFT is offering complimentary access to five exclusive sessions from last year's IFT FIRST: Annual Event and Expo to help you learn more about different aspects of this important topic.

Explore this curated collection of sensory resources exclusively from IFT.

Individual Differences in Sensory Perceptions and Personality Traits Associated with Consumer Acceptance of Phytochemical-Rich Foods

Grasping the Ever-Changing World of the Plant-Based Category: A Sensory Science Approach

Sustainable Consumable Food Materials: A Case Study on Plastic Straw Replacements

It's All About Questions

Sensory: It's Worth It

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Additional sensory science insights from IFT's Food Technology magazine

Sniffing Out New Aroma Technologies 

Sensory Study Favors HPP for Smoothies

The Science Behind the Pucker

From Bean to Bar—Chocolate Without Bitterness

There's More Where That Came From!

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