Food Sensory Characteristics and Their Impact on Consumer Acceptance and Behavior
A special issue of Foods (ISSN 2304-8158). This special issue belongs to the section "Sensory and Consumer Sciences".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 October 2025 | Viewed by 27
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Sensory characteristics play a crucial role in shaping consumer perception, acceptance, and overall food choices. Attributes such as taste, aroma, texture, and appearance significantly influence purchasing decisions and eating behavior. In recent years, advances in sensory science have provided valuable insights into how consumers evaluate and respond to different food products, considering not only intrinsic properties but also psychological, cultural, and environmental factors. This Special Issue will explore the latest research on food sensory characteristics and their impact on consumer acceptance and behavior. We welcome the submission of original research articles and reviews addressing sensory evaluation methodologies, consumer preferences, cross-cultural studies, emotional and cognitive influences, and the development of innovative food products based on sensory optimization.
Prof. Dr. Paulo Henrique Machado de Sousa
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- sensory evaluation
- consumer acceptance
- food perception
- sensory attributes
- eating behavior
- cross-cultural studies
- emotional and cognitive influences
- food innovation
- sensory marketing
- multisensory experience
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