Sensation Research operates from a state of the art facility that opened in January 2017 which includes two large training areas, a data collection room, a full-capacity kitchen, and a spacious prep and reference storage area. The multiple refrigerators, ovens, microwaves, freezer space, commercial walk-in cooler, accelerated shelf life study storage and ambient storage space provide flexibility in set up configurations to accommodate a myriad of study designs.
Overview of Product Testing Capabilities
Facility
- Laboratory
- Commercial Kitchen
- 2 Multi-purpose Training Rooms
- Data Collection Room – Computerized sensory facility with 15 Compusense C5 Stations
- Cameras with Microphones for Remote Observation
Staff
- Chief Consultant
- Director of Sensory & Consumer Research
- Lab Manager
- 3 Sensory Scientists
- 3 Panel Leaders
- 5+ Technicians
- 30+ Descriptive Panelists
- In-house statistical analysis capabilities and statistical consulting partners
Trained Descriptive Panels
- Sweet Goods, Snacks, Savory, Beverage, Alcohol Beverage, Healthcare, Personal Care, OTCs, Vitamins
- Panels developed for sensitivity to sweeteners and salt replacers
- Custom panels to meet client’s needs
Overview of Product Testing Facility
Commercial Kitchen
- 12 foot commercial hood with fire supression
- Flexible space built such that commercial cooking equipment can be added as needed for projects
- 4 calibrated retail electric stove/ovens with convection
- 6 matched microwaves all on separate electrical circuits
- 1 small scale commercial electric fryer
- 3 large griddle cook tops
- 4 matched refrigerators and 2 freezers, more can be sourced if needed
- Other equipment sourced as needed for projects
- Prep area – with analytical balances, glassware, mixers, blenders, various bakeware, mixing bowls, dish room with low temp dish machine, 3 compartment sink and 2 hand sinks
- Walk-in commercial storage boxes with locks – 40F (10′ x 10′) and 90F (8′ x 8′)
- Stability room with lock – 70F