Sensory Analysis

Our sensory analysis facility is designed to find the perfect match between consumer tastes and product sensory properties.

We support product development and market positioning through comprehensive organoleptic quality tracking and analysis.

Key offering

Product Quality Tracking

  • Define tracking parameters and determine specific sensory characteristics for each product.
  • Monitor conformity of raw materials and final products, tracking changes due to raw material, process, or aging modifications.

Consumer Alignment

  • Ensure compliance with consumer taste and preferences.
  • Evaluate market positioning by studying the interaction between sensory aspects and consumer choices.

New Product Development

Conduct prospective studies, market evaluations, and segmentation analyses using sensory criteria to support innovative product design.

Facility & Equipment

Panels

Panels of consumers and panel of qualified subject

Testing Halls

One hall equipped with 13 white boxes featuring retractable walls (AFNOR NF.V.09.105), daylight and color filters (red and green).  

Data acquisition software in the laboratory or at home.

Support Areas

  • A professional kitchen for hot and cold food preparation.
  • A storage room with climate-controlled chambers.

Accreditations

At Aerial, we ensure that every product meets the highest standards of sensory excellence, paving the way for successful market entry and sustained consumer satisfaction.

Accredited by COFRAC Essais (Accreditation No. 1-1883) – Scope available at www.cofrac.fr

Authorized by the INAO (National Institute of Origin and Quality)

for the organoleptic control of food products under Label Rouge.

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Sensorial Analysis experts

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Marie-Helene Desmonts

Strategic Development Manager in Microbiology and Sensory Analysis

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Marine Lagardère

Project Manager - Food industry

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Adeline Rapin

Research Engineer - Head of the Sensory Analysis Lab

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Sophie Gavignet

Sensory Analysis Technician