Sensory Evaluation of Yogurt
Panelist Name: ___________________
Date: ___________________
Sample Code: ___________
Please taste the yogurt samples in the order given and rate each of the following attributes
using the 9-point scale:
1 = Dislike extremely 9 = Like extremely
1. Appearance
• Color (whiteness, uniformity): □ 1 □ 2 □ 3 □ 4 □ 5 □ 6 □ 7 □ 8 □ 9
• Surface Texture (smoothness, absence of lumps): □ 1 □ 2 □ 3 □ 4 □ 5 □ 6 □ 7 □ 8 □ 9
• Presence of Whey Separation (syneresis): □ 1 □ 2 □ 3 □ 4 □ 5 □ 6 □ 7 □ 8 □ 9
2. Texture / Mouthfeel
• Creaminess: □ 1 □ 2 □ 3 □ 4 □ 5 □ 6 □ 7 □ 8 □ 9
• Thickness/Viscosity: □ 1 □ 2 □ 3 □ 4 □ 5 □ 6 □ 7 □ 8 □ 9
• Smoothness (absence of graininess): □ 1 □ 2 □ 3 □ 4 □ 5 □ 6 □ 7 □ 8 □ 9
3. Flavor
• Overall Taste: □ 1 □ 2 □ 3 □ 4 □ 5 □ 6 □ 7 □ 8 □ 9
• Sweetness Balance: □ 1 □ 2 □ 3 □ 4 □ 5 □ 6 □ 7 □ 8 □ 9
• Sourness/Tanginess: □ 1 □ 2 □ 3 □ 4 □ 5 □ 6 □ 7 □ 8 □ 9
• Aftertaste: □ 1 □ 2 □ 3 □ 4 □ 5 □ 6 □ 7 □ 8 □ 9
4. Aroma
• Fresh Dairy Smell: □ 1 □ 2 □ 3 □ 4 □ 5 □ 6 □ 7 □ 8 □ 9
• Off-Odors (if any): □ 1 □ 2 □ 3 □ 4 □ 5 □ 6 □ 7 □ 8 □ 9
5. Overall Acceptability
• Overall Liking: □ 1 □ 2 □ 3 □ 4 □ 5 □ 6 □ 7 □ 8 □ 9
• Would you eat this again? □ Yes □ No
Comments (Optional)
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________