Multi-attribute temporal descriptive methods in sensory analysis applied in food science: Protocol for a scoping...

Area of Science:

• Food Science
• Sensory Analysis
• Temporal Perception

Background:

• Sensory perception is crucial in food evaluation and is a temporal process.
• Various sensory analysis methods exist to study how stimuli processing changes during tasting.
• Current methods vary in attribute characterization, panel requirements, and timing of sample analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present a protocol for a scoping review on multi-attribute temporal descriptive methods in sensory analysis.
• To systematically map and summarize the implementation, usage, and comparison of these methods in food science.
• To establish a standardized guideline for future research and reporting in this field.

Main Methods:

• Protocol developed following PRISMA extension for Scoping Reviews checklist.
• Research question: 'how have multi-attribute temporal descriptive methods been implemented, used and compared in sensory analysis?'.
• Eligibility criteria defined using PICOS framework; data retrieval from Scopus and Web of Science databases.

Main Results:

• The protocol details article retrieval, selection, and analysis procedures.
• A data extraction form will summarize key topics and information pertinent to the review's objectives.
• A quality appraisal process will be applied to included articles and serve as a future guideline.

Conclusions:

• This protocol provides a systematic approach to reviewing multi-attribute temporal descriptive methods in sensory analysis.
• It aims to address the current lack of a comprehensive overview of these food science techniques.
• The protocol includes a framework for quality appraisal and data standardization for future research.