Sensory Analysis of Food
BASIC DATA
course listing
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course code
KTO0300
course title in Estonian
Toidu sensoorne analüüs
course title in English
Sensory Analysis of Food
course volume CP
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ECTS credits
6.00
to be declared
yes
fully online course
not
assessment form
Examination
teaching semester
autumn
language of instruction
Estonian
English
The course is a prerequisite
Sensory and Aromics Speciality Course (LKT9030)
Study programmes that contain the course
code of the study programme version
course compulsory
LATB22/25
no
Structural units teaching the course
LK - Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology
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course aims in Estonian
Toidu sensoorse analüüsi kursuse eesmärk on, et üliõpilane rakendab sensoorset analüüsi ettevõtluses kvaliteedikontrollis ja tootearenduses ning uurimis- ja teadustöös.
course aims in English
The aim of the Sensory Analysis of Food course is for the student to apply sensory analysis in production for quality control and product development, as well as in research and scientific work.
learning outcomes in the course in Est.
Õppeaine läbinud üliõpilane:
- rakendab sensoorset analüüsi ettevõtluses ja uurimistöödes;
- rakendab sensoorse analüüsi võimalusi eetilistest põhimõtetest ja kestlikest regulatsioonidest lähtuvalt;
- analüüsib erinevaid sensoorika meetodeid ning valib sobivaima ja kestlikuma meetodi tootegrupi sensoorseks kirjeldamiseks;
- hindab turgu ja konkurente, rakendades sensoorika meetodeid koostööpartneritele sobivaimas suhtlusstiilis;
- loob tootegrupi kestliku arendamise projekti;
- rakendab enesejuhtimist, kriitilist ja loovat mõtlemist lahenduste leidmiseks ning sotsiaalsete olukordade lahendamise töövõtteid.
learning outcomes in the course in Eng.
After completing this course, the student:
- applies sensory analysis in production and in research;
- applies the possibilities of sensory analysis based on ethical principles and sustainable regulations;
- analyzes various sensory methods and selects the most appropriate and sustainable method for describing the product group;
- evaluates the market and competitors by using sensory methods and chooses the best way to communicate with partners;
- creates a sustainable development project for the product group;
- applies self-management, critical and creative thinking to find solutions, and uses social skills for resolving situations.
brief description of the course in Estonian
Toidu sensoorses analüüsis kasutatavad mõisted ja regulatsioonid. Organoleptilised omadused, nende tajumine ja toidu kvaliteet. Sensoorse analüüsi meetodid. Sensoorika paneeli koolitamine ja meetodite väljatöötamine. Sensoorse analüüsi võimalused ettevõtluses, tarbijauuringutes ja uurimustöödes.
Töötame kõik koos ühes maailma suurimas erinevaid toidutooteid tootvas korporatsioonis. Korporatsioon on just otsustanud oma tegevust laiendada ning alustada uue toidutoodete grupi tootmist. Olete tööle võetud koos paarilisega ühe toodete grupi sensoorika spetsialistideks ja töötate ühes vast ostetud tootmises. Sensoorika spetsialistide ülesanne on kursuse jooksul teha projekt, kuidas arendada oma tootegruppi, mida tarbijad eelistavad ja kuidas liikuda jätkusuutlikumate toodeteni. Paarid teevad omavahel ka koostööd, sest korporatsioonis toetatakse teineteist parimate praktikate jagamisega.
brief description of the course in English
Principles and regulations used in sensory analysis of food. Organoleptic properties, their perception, and food quality. Sensory analysis methods. Training of the sensory panel and development of methods. Opportunities for sensory analysis in production, consumer studies, and research work.
We are all working together in one of the world’s largest corporations producing various food products. The corporation has just decided to expand its operations and to start production of a new food product group. You have been hired together with a partner as sensory specialists for one of the product groups, and you work in a recently acquired production facility. The task of sensory specialists during the course is to create a project on how to develop your product group in a way that appeals to consumers and to move towards more sustainable products. Pairs will also collaborate with each other, as the corporation encourages sharing best practices among colleagues.
type of assessment in Estonian
Kursuse töökorraldus on, et sensoorika spetsialistid saavad kokku iganädalastel koosolekutel, kus antakse ülevaade ja arutatakse eelmise nädala tehtud töid ning selgitatakse ja alustatakse järgmise nädala töödega.

Kursuse hinne koosneb kolmest osast:
1. koosolekutel aktiivne osalemine ja iganädalaste ülesannete õigeks ajaks sooritamine;
2. projekt ja kolleegide projektide retsenseerimine;
3. eneseanalüüs.
type of assessment in English
The course is organized so that sensory specialists meet in weekly meetings where they review and discuss the work completed in the previous week and introduce and begin tasks for the following week.

The course grade consists of:
1. active participation in meetings and timely completion of weekly assignments;
2. the project and providing feedback on colleagues' projects;
3. self-analysis.
independent study in Estonian
Iganädalased koosolekud-praktikumid, mille põhjal koostatakse kursuse projekt.
independent study in English
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study literature
1. H. T. Lawless. Sensory Evaluation of Food, Springer, USA
2. M. C. Meilgaard. Sensory Evaluation Techniques, CRC Press,USA
3. R. Vokk. Toidu sensoorne analüüs I, TTÜ Kirjastus, Tln, 2010
4. E. Tedersoo. Toidu sensoorne analüüs II, TTÜ Kirjastus, Tln, 2010
5. H. Tuorila, K. Parkkinen, K. Tolonen. Aistit ammattikäyttöön. WSOY oppimateriaalit OY, 2008, Helsinki.
study forms and load
daytime study: weekly hours
4.0
session-based study work load (in a semester):
lectures
2.0
lectures
-
practices
1.0
practices
-
exercises
1.0
exercises
-
lecturer in charge
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LECTURER SYLLABUS INFO
semester of studies
teaching lecturer / unit
language of instruction
Extended syllabus
2025/2026 autumn
Loreida Timberg, V - Estonian Maritime Academy
Estonian
    KTO0300 Toidu sensoorne analüüs Laiendatud ainekava 2025.pdf 
    Course description in Estonian
    Course description in English