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Unit 6: Sensory Perception. Foods I “You eat with your eyes.”. Sensory Perception. The ability of the eyes, nose, mouth, and skin to gather information and evaluate the environment. The Presentation.
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Unit 6: Sensory Perception Foods I “You eat with your eyes.”
Sensory Perception The ability of the eyes, nose, mouth, and skin to gather information and evaluate the environment.
The Presentation The presentation of food almost immediately prompts a judgment on whether it will taste good or bad. Factors to consider… *Foods should be properly cooked *Foods should have a good mix of color *Foods should be plated neatly
The Flavor The best way to describe the flavor of a food is to focus on the three sensory experiences that help the brain to determine a sense of flavor. The three sensory experiences are… *Aroma *Touch *Taste
Aroma The nose can detect thousands of aromas because it has more sensory cells than the tongue. Therefore, the nose can differentiate among foods that are very similar in taste.
Touch Touch sensations are physical feelings sensed by nerve endings. Touch sensations that contribute to flavor are detected by nerves in the skin of the mouth, nose, and throat.
Taste The tongue can identify four major types of flavor: Salty Sweet Bitter Sour The tongue is covered in small bumps called papillae. Each of these papillae is covered with hundreds of minute cells called taste buds. The taste buds can detect different flavor characteristics.
The Texture Food texture can be a determining factor in a person’s eating decisions. Foods should contain complementary textures.
Seasonings Items added to enhance the natural flavor of foods. When seasonings are used correctly the flavor of each particular seasoning should not be noticeable. If a seasoning is used incorrectly or in too great a quantity, it can make the item being prepared inedible or unpleasant to eat. The most common seasonings used are pepper, salt, and lemon zest.
Flavorings Items that add a new flavor to food or alter the natural flavor of food. Flavorings include herbs, spices, vinegars, and other condiments. A specific “blend” can be created to achieve a flavor of multiple herbs/spices like seasoning salt or chili powder.
