Understanding consumer liking of beef using hierarchical cluster analysis and external preference mapping

Chong, F. S., O'Sullivan, M. G., Kerry, J. P., Moloney, A. P., Methven, L., Gordon, A. W., Hagan, T. D. J. and Farmer, L. J. (2020) Understanding consumer liking of beef using hierarchical cluster analysis and external preference mapping. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 100 (1). pp. 245-257. ISSN 1097-0010 doi: 10.1002/jsfa.10032

Abstract/Summary

Background This study was conducted to assess if there are differences in consumer liking of beef. Samples were collected from different groups and analyses were conducted, including quantitative descriptive analysis, consumer panels and instrumental analyses. Palatability traits, such as aroma liking (AL), tenderness (TE), juiciness (JU), flavour liking (FL) and overall liking (OL) were rated by consumers. Results Warner Bratzler shear force was negatively associated with tender mouthfeel and consumer tenderness score. Cluster analysis identified 4 groups of clusters, which were described as “easily‐pleased”, “bull beef liker”, “tender beef liker” and “fastidious” consumers. Cluster group 2 awarded higher score for bulls and located in a separate region on external preference map. Conclusion External preference mapping showed the association between consumer liking of beef and sensory attributes.

Item Type	Article
URI	https://reading-clone.eprints-hosting.org/id/eprint/86327
Identification Number/DOI	10.1002/jsfa.10032
Refereed	Yes
Divisions	Life Sciences > School of Chemistry, Food and Pharmacy > Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences > Food Research Group
Uncontrolled Keywords	Biotechnology, Agronomy and Crop Science, Food Science, Nutrition and Dietetics
Publisher	Wiley
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