sensory scientist

Sensory scientists carry out sensory analysis in order to compose or improve flavours and fragrances for the food, beverage and cosmetics industry. They base their flavour and fragrance development on sensory and consumer research. Sensory scientists carry out research and analyse statistical data to meet customers expectations.

Alternative Labels

bakery scientist

chocolate scientist

consumer and sensory scientist

perfumery sensory scientist

sensory and consumer research scientist

sensory research scientist

sensory science advisor

sensory science consultant

sensory science specialist

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

advise on fragrances analyse characteristics of food products at reception create beverage recipes with botanicals perform sensory evaluation of food products prepare raw materials research fragrances research new food ingredients

Essential Knowledge

allergology analytical chemistry chemistry combination of flavours food flavourings market research microbiology-bacteriology molecular biology olfaction quantitative sensory testing statistical analysis system software statistics toxicology

Optional Skills and Competences

add scent advise food industry analyse consumer buying trends analyse samples of food and beverages assess quality characteristics of food products check quality of raw materials create fragrances formulae describe flavour of different wines describe the flavour of different beers develop new food products document analysis results participate in the development of new food products perform physico-chemical analysis to food materials report analysis results test fragrances against customer satisfaction troubleshoot cosmetics formula issues

Optional Knowledge

allergies food allergies food legislation food science perfume raw materials

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/8606c0fd-c7cb-404d-887f-3a30ef7a81b4

Status

released

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