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VOL. 11, ISSUE 2 (2026)
Sensory evaluation and consumer acceptability of sweet corn products
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Dr. Shailza Anand, Homi Bala, Lakshita, Arpita, Parul, Dipika, Ayushi, Khushi, Alisha
Abstract

The current study aimed to assess how much consumers liked different flavoured sweet corn products. Four sweet corn versions were created: sweet corn with chaat masala, sweet corn with black pepper and salt, sweet corn with butter, and sweet corn with salt, lemon, and red chili. About 100 people took part in the study.

The research methods included an initial questionnaire survey, a hedonic rating test, and a follow-up questionnaire survey. Sensory evaluation used a 9-point hedonic scale to measure parameters like appearance, taste, texture, aroma or flavour, and overall acceptability.

The results showed that all products received general approval from consumers. However, sweet corn with salt, lemon, and red chili had the highest overall acceptability score among all the versions. Participants highly praised the product for its balanced mix of spicy, salty, and tangy flavours. The butter-flavoured sweet corn also ranked well, while the black pepper and chaat masala versions received more moderate scores.

The study's findings suggest that flavouring ingredients have a big impact on how much consumers accept and enjoy sweet corn products. The study concludes that sweet corn with salt, lemon, and red chili has considerable market potential as a ready-to-eat snack. 
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Pages:272-278
How to cite this article:
Dr. Shailza Anand, Homi Bala, Lakshita, Arpita, Parul, Dipika, Ayushi, Khushi, Alisha "Sensory evaluation and consumer acceptability of sweet corn products". International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition, Vol 11, Issue 2, 2026, Pages 272-278
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