This session explores the science of sensory evaluation and consumer-driven food product development. It covers taste, aroma, texture, appearance, mouthfeel, consumer preference testing, market research, product formulation, shelf-life testing and acceptance studies. The session also highlights how sensory science supports innovation, branding, reformulation, clean-label development and successful commercialization of food products.



Title : 3D printing of fish product enriched with essential nutrients
C O Mohan, ICAR - Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, India
Title : Applied food science as a driver of next-generation food innovation
Harsha Hirdyani, Curcumin Sdn Bhd, Malaysia
Title : Cold atmospheric plasma for microbial decontamination of fresh produce and agricultural water: Mechanistic evidence, process intensification, and translational research priorities
Kasiviswanathan Muthukumarappan, South Dakota State University, United States
Title : Climate change, dairy animals and human nutrition: Challenges and opportunities
Kiran Dande, Mahatma Basweshwar College, India
Title : Antioxidant properties of honey derived from sweet potato flowers compared with commercial Japanese honeys
Momoko Hidaka, University of Miyazaki, Japan
Title : Quality evaluation of agricultural and food products using deep learning
Narendra V G, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, India