Product Evaluation Using Advanced Analytical Instruments and Taste Sensors
First written in FY2017. 3 of 5 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2019. Latest entry: FY2026.
2 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「We use various analytical methods, including an electronic tongue, amino acid analysis and electromyography, to identify the distinctive tastiness of products and also evaluate their pairing with beverages.」
The company expanded its product evaluation methods by explicitly adding electromyography and beverage-pairing evaluations to its use of an electronic tongue and amino acid analysis. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「For product taste, in addition to sensory evaluation, we use an electronic tongue, amino acid analysis and various other analytical methods to quantify taste.」
The company expanded the quantification of taste by explicitly adding analytical methods such as amino acid analysis to the electronic tongue. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「For product taste, in addition to sensory evaluation, we have introduced an electronic tongue and a scanning electron microscope and are working to visualise taste.」
The company expanded its product evaluation technologies by explicitly introducing a scanning electron microscope in addition to an electronic tongue. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「In addition to physicochemical and microbiological testing, we use advanced analytical instruments to confirm the safety of products and raw materials, set best-before periods and make recommendations on hygiene management. At the same time, we are actively introducing new testing and analytical technologies related to safety and reliability and deploying them horizontally across the Group’s factories.」
The company continues product evaluation using advanced analytical instruments and new testing and analytical technologies and is also rolling them out across its factories. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「In addition to physicochemical and microbiological testing, we use advanced analytical instruments to confirm the safety of products and raw materials, set best-before periods and make recommendations on hygiene management. We have introduced an electronic tongue and are working to visualise taste.」
The company evaluates safety, best-before periods and taste using physicochemical and microbiological testing, advanced analytical instruments and an electronic tongue.