Sensory Evaluation and Testing

Good flavor is decidedly one of the most important factors driving fresh produce sales. Delivering high quality flavor, however, is a complex process that depends on seed variety, farming practices, maturity at harvest and post-harvest handling. Companies that can deliver on the promise of flavor stand to be rewarded.

Under its Flavor Management and Certified Flavor Rich™ programs, SCS combines the latest discoveries in flavor research, direct sensory evaluation, and chemical/physical product analysis to help seed companies, growers/shippers, and retailers/distributors optimize the flavor of fresh produce.

SCS’s flavor programs help maximize the flavor attributes of fresh produce. Flavor Management certification builds a partnership between seed companies, growers/shippers, distributors and retailers committed to top flavor. Certified Flavor Rich is reserved for items that are rated “Good” (10-12) or “Excellent” (13-15) on a scale of 1-15.

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Nova Sayers
Nova Sayers
Director of Business Development
Food & Agriculture Division
510.452.9083
Wil Sumner
Wil Sumner
Director of Testing Services
Food & Agriculture Division
510.452.8019