FBPFST4014 — Apply sensory analysis in food and/or beverage production

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What an assessment for FBPFST4014 must cover

53 assessable components: 3 elements (15 performance criteria), 10 performance evidence and 26 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 2 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Identify the organoleptic properties of food or beverage

1.1Recognise the five basic tastes (sweet, salty, bitter, sour and umami)
1.2Identify the textural properties of food or beverage
1.3Identify aromas and flavours
1.4Recognise the effect of colour on the visual properties of food or beverage
1.5Recognise any personal sensory blind spots

2 Analyse food or beverage samples

2.1Determine required organoleptic properties for specified product
2.2Devise or access appropriate recording documentation for the sensory evaluation test
2.3Prepare samples for analysis in accordance with workplace procedures
2.4Analyse sensory properties of food or beverage
2.5Identify any faults with product that do not fit product specification
2.6Identify the factors influencing sensory evaluation tests
2.7Identify differences between standard specified for product and sample

3 Act on results of analysis

3.1Record details of analysis using predetermined format
3.2Discuss outcomes of analysis with team
3.3Determine action to be taken as a result of the analysis

Performance evidence

analysing and describing the organoleptic properties of three different food products, or three different beverage products, including:
taste – sweet, salty, bitter, sour and umami (savoury)
texture
aroma
flavour
colour
visual properties
identifying differences between the three products
identifying product faults
identifying any personal sensory blind spots

Knowledge evidence

industry codes of practice relevant to industry sector
anatomy, physiology and functions of taste and smell to determine sample appearance, texture, aroma and flavour
the primary flavour characteristics of sweet/sour, umami (savoury) and bitter/salty
frameworks for organoleptic evaluation, relevant to product
clarity around what makes a quality product (style, context, specification)
interaction of sensory activity, including the interaction between taste and smell, and effect of temperature on samples
associated characteristics of mouth feel and appearance
the various sensory evaluation tests used in the food processing industry
principles and purpose of test methods implemented (why they are used and what they demonstrate)
quality requirements for conducting a taste panel
sensory panels and their makeup (and acknowledgement that people have different sensory skills)
descriptive, discriminative and affective sensory methods
typical samples used for sensory analysis, including:
raw materials, ingredients, final products, packaging materials, and materials that come in contact with the product
materials at stages of production
process aids and adjuncts
common testing methods:
triangular test, duo-trio test, ranking test, paired comparison test and blending test
flavour profile
threshold analysis
discriminative testing, descriptive testing and affective testing
typical uses of the results obtained from the sensory analysis:
quality assurance at various stages of production
quality control and troubleshooting
research and development of new products
blending

Foundation skills

Oral communication: Use appropriate terminology and effective communication skills to discuss sensory analysis results and determine actions
Get the work done: Think through options to solve problems as they arise

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What does an assessment tool for FBPFST4014 need to cover?

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