ABSTRACT
Classical or generic descriptive analysis (DA) is the gold standard technique in sensory science (Lawless and Heymann 2010). The method allows the experimenter to describe all the sensory attributes associated with a product and sensory differences among products. The technique is used extensively, particularly in the food, beverage, and personal care industries, as can be seen from a few examples published in 2012 on food products (Alasalvar et al. 2012; Cakir et al. 2012; Elmaci and Onogur 2012; Paulsen et al. 2012;
2.1 Introduction and History of Descriptive Analysis ............................ 9 2.2 Process of Descriptive Analysis ......................................................10
