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40+ years of experience with sensory evaluation
Our sensory laboratory is accredited according to DANAK's regulations. We have a sensory judging room with 18 individual boxes that follow the specification of DS/EN ISO 8589. In addition, we have a large test kitchen where samples can be prepared under controlled conditions.
The test kitchen is furthermore approved and monitored by the Danish Food authorities. (Authority reports in Danish: https://www.findsmiley.dk/762557)
Although we specialize in the meat area, over the years we have evaluated everything from ice cream and soft drinks to biscuits and chocolate. In the last few years, we have also worked a lot with side streams from various productions.
We participate in international meetings and conferences to keep abreast of the latest developments in the field of sensory evaluation.
Our team
Marlene Schou Grønbeck
Marlene is the daily manager of our sensory laboratory, which is accredited in accordance with ISO 17025. She has an extensive background in sensory- and data analysis (master’s degree from the University of Copenhagen) and has several years of experience in working with sensory analysis. Marlene provides consultancy and directs sensory evaluations by our trained panel. Furthermore, Marlene provides guidance for companies who want to perform their own sensory evaluations and organizes training classes for their in-house sensory panels.
Birgit Gorth Storgaard
Birgit holds a master’s degree in food science (University of Copenhagen) and is a sensory scientist by training. She has previously been working in the food industry, which includes sensory evaluation of beer with a trained panel.
Trained panel
Last but not least, we have our professional panel consisting of approx. 20 assessors. All assessors have passed an entrance exam based on several individual tests including a threshold test for the five basic tastes (sweetness, sourness, saltiness, bitterness, and savoriness/umami). The assessors are retested on a yearly basis.
