GB/T 38495-2020

Active

Sensory analysis—Sensory evaluation of Chinese pepper pungency intensity—Scoville index determination method

感官分析 花椒麻度评价 斯科维尔指数法

Standard Type
GBT
ICS
67.240
CCS
B04
Status
Active
Issue Date
2020-03-06
Implementation
2020-03-06
Centralized Committee
国家标准委
Issuing Authority
国家标准委

Application Summary AI generated

This standard specifies a sensory analysis method for evaluating the pungency intensity of Chinese pepper (Zanthoxylum) using the Scoville index determination method. It is applied in the food industry, particularly for quality control, product development, and labeling of Sichuan pepper-based products such as seasonings, sauces, and spicy snacks. The standard provides a systematic procedure for trained sensory panels to quantify the numbing and pungent sensation, ensuring consistency in pungency measurement across different batches and manufacturers.

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