AROMA ANALYSIS

E-Nose (or Electronic Nose) detects odours /flavours using flash gas chromatography technology and unique technical applications, to assess the chemical composition and related sensory attributes of food and beverages.

Human sensory panels have been a tried and tested method for representing food and beverage consumer experience and quality for several years. Individual abilities have a wide scope of detecting all flavours and off notes, including basic tastes. Panel feedback is easy to interpret and relatively straight forward to setup.

However, human sensory panels also have some challenges and limitations, such as the requirement for 10-15 people to be present every time, who need routine training and proficiency testing – this can be time-consuming and pulls individuals away from their day-to-day roles. Only a limited number of samples can be run at each session, where external factors need to be carefully controlled to avoid influencing results.

The solution is combining instruments with sensory panels to add value compared to separate use. FlavorActiV are the world’s first in offering integrated solutions that complement sensory panels with instruments.

Our easy-to-use E-Nose package can run multiple samples 24/7 with only one operator required at a time. Unlike human sensory, any possible chance of external bias is eliminated. Benchmarking and product profile comparisons can be easily made, with a high level of statistical analysis.