ASTM E253-07
(Terminology)Standard Terminology Relating to Sensory Evaluation of Materials and Products
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Designation:E253–07
Standard Terminology Relating to
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Sensory Evaluation of Materials and Products
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E 253; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Referenced Documents antagonism, n—joint action of two or more stimuli whose
2 combination elicits a level of sensation lower than that
1.1 ASTM Standards:
expected from combining the effects of each stimulus taken
E 284 Terminology of Appearance
separately. (1996)
2. Terminology
aroma, n—perception resulting from stimulating the olfactory
receptors; in a broader sense, the term is sometimes used to
absolute judgment, n—an evaluation of a stimulus made
refer to the combination of sensations resulting from stimu-
without direct comparison to other stimuli. (2007)
lation of the entire nasal cavity. (1996)
acceptability/unacceptability, n—degree to which a stimulus
is judged to be favorable or unfavorable. (2006) DISCUSSION—Aroma, odor, and smell have the same basic meaning;
however, in common usage they may have different connotations.
acuity, n—the ability to detect or discriminate sensory stimuli.
(2007)
assessor, n—a general term for any individual responding to
adaptation, sensory, n—a decrease in sensitivity to a given
stimuli in a sensory test. (2006)
stimulus which occurs as a result of exposure to that
DISCUSSION—The terms assessor, judge, panelist, panel member, and
stimulus. (2006)
respondent all have the same basic meaning, although sometimes
affective test, n—any method to assess acceptance, attitudes,
differentconnotations.Usageofthesetermsvarieswiththetrainingand
emotions, or preference for a stimulus (i). (2006)
experience of the investigator, habit, tradition, personal preference, and
after effects, n—total array of sensations that occur after
other factors.
elimination of the physical stimulus from the sensing field.
astringency, n—the complex of sensations due to shrinking,
(1996)
drawing, or puckering of the epithelium as a result of
aftersensation, n—sense impression after direct stimulation of
exposure to substances such as alums or tannins. (1996)
the sense organ has ceased. (1996)
attitude, n—a predisposition to respond in a characteristic way
aftertaste, n—the oral or nasal sensations that occur after the
toward a class of objects, concepts, or stimuli. (1996)
stimulus has been removed from the oral cavity. See after
attitude scale, n—a means for eliciting indications of the
effects. (2007)
attitudes or opinions held, usually on a measuring system
aguesia, n—lack of sensitivity to taste stimuli. (1996)
using marks or value designations. (1996)
anchoring point, n—a reference point against which other
attribute, n—a perceived characteristic. (1996)
items are judged. (1996)
audition, n—the sense of hearing. (1996)
anosmia, n—lack of sensitivity to odor stimuli. (1996)
aversion, n—feeling of dislike provoking avoidance of a
A–not-A test, n—a method of discrimination testing com-
stimulus. (1996)
prised of at least two samples; at least one sample is a
bias, n—systematic error manifested as a persistent positive or
previously identified sample (“A”) and at least one is a test
negative deviation of the method average from its accepted
sample.All samples are presented blindly, and the assessor’s
true value. (1996)
task is to assign the label “A” or “not-A” to each of the
bite, chemical, n—stinging experienced primarily in the oral
samples. (2001)
cavity as a result of exposure to substances such as highly
carbonated beverages. (1997)
bitter, adj—taste produced by substances such as quinine or
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ThisterminologyisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeE18onSensory
caffeine when in solution. (2003)
Evaluation and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E18.01 onTerminology.
body (food), n—the quality of a food or beverage relating
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approved in 1965. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as E 253 – 06.
either to its consistency, compactness of texture, fullness,
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flavor, or combination thereof. (1997)
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brightness, n—see color (of an object). (2001) (For consensus
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. technical definition see brightness in Terminology E 284).
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Designation:E253–06 Designation:E253–07
Standard Terminology Relating to
1
Sensory Evaluation of Materials and Products
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E 253; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Referenced Documents
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1.1 ASTM Standards:
E 284 Terminology of Appearance
2. Terminology
absolute judgment, n—an evaluation of a stimulus made without direct comparison. (2006) —an evaluation of a stimulus made
without direct comparison to other stimuli. (2007)
acceptability/unacceptability, n—degree to which a stimulus is judged to be favorable or unfavorable. (2006)
acuity, n—the ability to repeatedly detect or discriminate sensory stimuli. (1996) (2007)
adaptation, sensory, n—a decrease in sensitivity to a given stimulus which occurs as a result of exposure to that stimulus. (2006)
affective test, n—any method to assess acceptance, attitudes, emotions, or preference for a stimulus (i). (2006)
after effects, n—total array of sensations that occur after elimination of the physical stimulus from the sensing field. (1996)
aftersensation, n—sense impression after direct stimulation of the sense organ has ceased. (1996)
aftertaste, n—the oral or nasal sensations that occur after the source of the stimulus has been removed from the oral cavity. See
after effects. (1996) . (2007)
aguesia, n—lack of sensitivity to taste stimuli. (1996)
anchoring point, n—a reference point against which other items are judged. (1996)
anosmia, n—lack of sensitivity to odor stimuli. (1996)
A–not-A test, n—a method of discrimination testing comprised of at least two samples; at least one sample is a previously
identified sample (“A”) and at least one is a test sample. All samples are presented blindly, and the assessor’s task is to assign
the label “A” or “not-A” to each of the samples. (2001)
antagonism, n—joint action of two or more stimuli whose combination elicits a level of sensation lower than that expected from
combining the effects of each stimulus taken separately. (1996)
aroma, n—perception resulting from stimulating the olfactory receptors; in a broader sense, the term is sometimes used to refer
to the combination of sensations resulting from stimulation of the entire nasal cavity. (1996)
DISCUSSION—Aroma, odor, and smell have the same basic meaning; however, in common usage they may have different connotations.
assessor, n—a general term for any individual responding to stimuli in a sensory test. (2006)
DISCUSSION—The terms assessor, judge, panelist, panel member , and respondent all have the same basic meaning, although sometimes different
connotations. Usage of these terms varies with the training and experience of the investigator, habit, tradition, personal preference, and other factors.
astringency, n—the complex of sensations due to shrinking, drawing, or puckering of the epithelium as a result of exposure to
substances such as alums or tannins. (1996)
attitude, n—a predisposition to respond in a characteristic way toward a class of objects, concepts, or stimuli. (1996)
attitude scale, n—a means for eliciting indications of the attitudes or opinions held, usually on a measuring system using marks
or value designations. (1996)
attribute, n—a perceived characteristic. (1996)
audition, n—the sense of hearing. (1996)
aversion, n—feeling of dislike provoking avoidance of a stimulus. (1996)
bias, n—systematic error manifested as a persistent positive or negative deviation of the method average from its accepted true
value. (1996)
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E18 on Sensory Evaluation and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E18.01 on Terminology .
Current edition approved Aug. 15, 2006. Published August 2006. Originally approved in 1965. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as E253–05.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2007. Published November 2007. Originally approved in 1965. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as E 253 – 06.
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