Investigating sensory properties of seven watermelon varieties and factors impacting refreshing perception using quantitative descriptive analysis

Ramirez, Jessica L.; Du, Xiaofen; Wallace, Russell W.

doi:10.1016/j.foodres.2020.109681

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“…The 0% and 10% rind samples were also given the highest scores for sweet, sour, green, watermelon, and refreshing liking, indicating that those attributes were positive drivers for liking of the juice blends. The results were consistent with our previous study, which indicated the refreshing characteristic of watermelon was positively driven by wateriness, crispness, fresh, melon, and sweet notes (Ramirez et al., 2020). It was demonstrated that scores for overall liking and liking of attributes of the 10% rind sample did not differ significantly from the sample with no rind at all, which was consistent with the sensory scores of beef patties with added 10% rind (Badr et al., 2018).…”

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confidence: 93%

“…This may be connected to the tendency of rind to change the texture of the samples due to its more fibrous nature compared to watermelon flesh. Our previous study also indicated that watermelon refreshing quality was negatively driven by mealiness (Ramirez et al, 2020). Samples with more rind were denser in mouthfeel and likely decreased thirst satiation, which ties in with the consumer expectation that thick beverages are the least thirst quenching (McCrickerd et al, 2015).…”

Section: Refreshing Acceptability and Preference Of Watermelon Flesh-mentioning

confidence: 76%

“…The survey uncovered that consumers consistently associated refreshing with thirst quenching, mentally waking, and cooling, which was in line with the definition of refreshing coined by other researchers (Guinard et al., 1998; McEwan & Colwill, 1996; van Belzen et al., 2017). In addition, our previous study also indicated that watermelon refreshing quality was defined by “thirst‐quenching, mentally waking” and panelists could differentiate refreshing quality among different watermelon varieties (Ramirez et al., 2020). The intention of the current study was to determine whether the perceived intensity of refreshing would change along with watermelon rind added to blends of watermelon flesh.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Watermelon is a suitable food product for a study on the refreshing perception considering its large water content and its reputation as a cooling, refreshing food. Our recent study demonstrated that flavor, texture, and temperature may affect the refreshing perception of watermelon (Ramirez et al., 2020).…”

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confidence: 98%

“…Chrea et al (2009) established emotional terms associated with refreshment including revitalized, energetic, stimulated, and invigorated, which were used in the evaluation of different odors. In the descriptive analysis of watermelon, refreshing was utilized as a measurable sensory attribute associated with the emotion-related concepts of mentally waking and quenching of thirst (Ramirez et al, 2020). The present study approached refreshment as a quantifiable yet personalized, emotional consumer response to the consumption of watermelon and watermelon rind.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Consumer acceptance of watermelon flesh‐rind blends and the effect of rind on refreshing perception

Ramirez

Juma

2021

Journal of Food Science

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Watermelon flesh is widely consumed for its appealing flavor and refreshing properties, though the rind of the fruit also has traits of interest, especially its nutritional benefits. This study aimed to determine if watermelon flesh blended with 0%, 10%, 20%, and 30% w/w rind could appeal to consumers, and the effect of rind on the refreshing perception was investigated. Consumers (n = 102) evaluated the liking and intensity levels of overall flavor, sweet, sour, green, watermelon flavor, and refreshing quality along with questions regarding the texture, off flavors, and aftertaste of the samples. The addition of rind was acceptable up to the 20% rind level, which was given an overall rating above the midpoint of the scale, while the 10% and 0% rind samples did not differ significantly (P < 0.001). Overall liking most strongly correlated with sweet liking (r = 0.78, P < 0.001) and watermelon flavor liking (r = 0.77, P < 0.001). Refreshing liking most strongly correlated with watermelon flavor liking (r = 0.75, P < 0.001) and decreased with addition of rind in the samples (P < 0.001). The excessive green notes, off flavors, and undesirable texture of rind decreased the hedonic and refreshing ratings of samples with 20% and 30% rind, respectively. This research demonstrated the acceptability of using up to 20% rind to supplement watermelon juice blends and results suggested that watermelon flavor drives the refreshing perception.

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confidence: 76%

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confidence: 99%

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confidence: 98%

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Juma

2021

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Examining the consumer view of refreshing perception, relevant fruits, vegetables, soft drinks, and beers, and consumer age and gender segmentations

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Hampton

2022

Food Science & Nutrition

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Consumer perspective of refreshing perception is underexplored, despite it being an emotional attribute to describe foods, beverages, hygiene products, and household items. An online survey ( N = 1518) was designed to collect consumer insight into the importance of refreshing, the definition and factors related to it, and the identification of refreshing fruits, vegetables, and drinks. Nearly all participants (99.8%) cited that they have had the need to consume a food or beverage to feel refreshed, and 76.3% cited that they need this at least once per day. The factors most associated with refreshing were thirst‐quenching (84.1%), temperature (86.2%), and cooling taste (86.0%). Water (86.6%), watermelons (80.8%), and cucumbers (83.5%) were the beverages/foods most frequently specified as refreshing. A second survey ( N = 1050) examined refreshing perception specifically related to beer consumption and associated flavor. Beer was rated highly refreshing by 75.5% of participants, affirming its refreshing reputation. Refreshing perceived from beer was most associated with cool temperature (95.4%), flavor of the beer (88.6%), lightened mood (87.1%), and thirst‐quenching (49.0%). Beers with crisp/clean flavors (87.3%) and citrus flavors (35.7%–51.7%) were most frequently specified as refreshing. There were no gender differences in the definition of refreshing and associated thirst‐quenching and cold, although age differences in defining beer refreshing were significant ( p ≤ .05). There were significant gender and age differences in types of refreshing vegetables, soft drinks, beer flavors, and varieties. The study provided consumer insight into refreshing perception and the gained knowledge could be used in new product design.

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2023

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Investigating sensory properties of seven watermelon varieties and factors impacting refreshing perception using quantitative descriptive analysis

Cited by 27 publications

References 38 publications

Consumer acceptance of watermelon flesh‐rind blends and the effect of rind on refreshing perception

Consumer acceptance of watermelon flesh‐rind blends and the effect of rind on refreshing perception

Examining the consumer view of refreshing perception, relevant fruits, vegetables, soft drinks, and beers, and consumer age and gender segmentations

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