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SALIVATION OF SENSORY PANELISTS: EFFECTS OF SELECTED PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGICAL FACTORS 1
Author(s) -
BRAMESCO NICOLE P.,
SETSER CAROLE S.
Publication year - 1996
Publication title -
journal of sensory studies
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.61
H-Index - 53
eISSN - 1745-459X
pISSN - 0887-8250
DOI - 10.1111/j.1745-459x.1996.tb00033.x
Subject(s) - affect (linguistics) , taste , psychology , dieting , perception , population , sensory system , food science , physiology , medicine , chemistry , environmental health , communication , obesity , neuroscience , weight loss
Salivation may affect texture and taste perception. Thus, any influences that affect salivation also might affect a panelist's sensory responses. Twelve sensory panelists were compared for psychophysiological factors that might influence their salivary responses. Medication, body mass index (Quetelet), dieting‐induced deprivation, nutrient deficiency, and caffeine, tannin, and fiber consumptions along with smoking were considered. Specific nutrient deficiencies or fiber consumption did not affect salivation of the panelists studied. All other factors, especially smoking and diet‐induced deprivation, appeared to warrant further study with a larger population.