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👃 Sensed by taste or smell 🧪 A sensory test
organoleptic

organoleptic

9.6
A test that checks a product's taste, smell, texture or appearance
  • noun
  • /ˌɔrɡəˈnəˌlɛptɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : evaluación organoléptica
  • Food scientists use an organoleptic to assess the freshness of fruits and vegetables.

Examples

  • The organoleptic revealed that the cheese had a strong aroma and creamy texture.

  • An organoleptic is often performed before a new beverage is released to the market.

  • The organoleptic qualities of this wine are exceptional.

  • Can you describe the organoleptic properties of this cheese?

  • The organoleptic evaluation of the chocolate indicated a rich flavor and smooth texture.

  • During the tasting event, judges conducted an organoleptic assessment to determine the quality of the wines.

  • Chefs often rely on organoleptic parameters to select the best ingredients for their dishes.

Synonyms

tasting
vsorganoleptic
31 1.1

A small amount of food or drink you try to check its taste

evaluates multiple senses including smell, texture and appearance rather than only taste

How Thorough

organoleptic
  • Specialized
9.6
to kick the tires
  • Informal
3 6.7
nose test
  • Informal
6.1

Surface Forms

organoleptic singular
organoleptics plural

Morphology

organoleptic = organoleptic (opaque) = organo + lept + ic

The noun is a conversion of the adjective, but the underlying classical formation remains opaque to most learners.

Etymology

Organoleptic as a noun comes from the same Greek parts organon ('organ', like your tongue or nose) and -leptic meaning 'to take', so it means something 'taken' by the senses. That's why an organoleptic is a test where people use taste, smell, touch, or sight to judge a product.