Research Article

A Survey of Cheese from Small-Scale Artisanal Producers in Western Cape, South Africa

Table 2

List of flavor and texture attributes used for the sorting tasks.

Flavor attributesTexture attributes

Sour tasteAdhesive/sticky
AftertasteCreamy
Bitter tasteCrumbly
ButteryDry/grainy
CaramelFirmness on palate
CowyMoist
Creamy
Dairy/fermented sour
Earthy
Fruity
Moldy
Mushroom
Nutty
Rancid
Salty taste
Savory
Smokey
Soapy/chemical
Spicy
Sweet taste
Yeast

The list was adapted and modified from Muir et al. [15] and Murray and Delahuntry [16].