The influence of the texture and color of goat’s salad cheese on the emotional reactions of consumers compared to cow’s milk cheese and Feta cheese

Abstract In this study, the sensory and mechanical aspects of texture goat’s milk salad cheese were correlated with emotional profiles consumers. Using descriptive analysis instrumental assessment, profile was compared to cow’s Feta cheese. Texture measurements confirmed that had more softness less hardness, highest whiteness index other cheeses. Goat’s much acceptable consumers Consumers also indicated hardness lower than A reduction in “stickiness” comparison reported; however, it higher for The “fracturability” “graininess” similar Emotional showed evokes mainly negative emotions. only one positive emotion case cheese, which “healthy”. most frequently mentioned emotions after consumption “upset”, “disgusted” “worried”. Many “disappointed” “angry”, did not occur This research shows how important is combine several analyses techniques when evaluating dairy products, including It consumer enriched by profiling. Graphical abstract