Taste Testing & Sensory ResearchCaribbean & Latin America
From flavor profiling to packaging evaluation, our sensory research services help food and beverage brands develop products that Caribbean and Latin American consumers love. Scientific rigor meets local taste preferences for actionable product insights.
Testing Methodologies
Comprehensive sensory and product testing solutions tailored to your research objectives.
Central Location Tests (CLT)
Controlled product evaluations conducted at our facilities or high-traffic venues like malls and events.
Applications:
- • New product launches
- • Reformulation testing
- • Competitive benchmarking
- • Price-value assessment
Home Use Tests (HUT)
Products tested in consumers' homes over extended periods for real-world usage insights.
Applications:
- • Extended usage evaluation
- • Family consumption patterns
- • Preparation methods
- • Storage and convenience
Sensory Panels
Trained expert panels providing detailed sensory profiling and quality assessments.
Applications:
- • Flavor profiling
- • Texture analysis
- • Aroma evaluation
- • Quality control
Blind Taste Tests
Unbranded product comparisons to measure true taste preferences without brand bias.
Applications:
- • Competitive testing
- • Reformulation validation
- • Ingredient optimization
- • Regional preference mapping
Concept & Product Testing
Combined concept appeal and product delivery testing to validate new product ideas.
Applications:
- • Concept screening
- • Product-concept fit
- • Go/no-go decisions
- • Optimization research
Packaging Research
Evaluate packaging impact on product perception, freshness expectations, and purchase intent.
Applications:
- • Pack design testing
- • Portion size evaluation
- • Sustainability messaging
- • Shelf impact
Caribbean Taste Expertise
Caribbean consumers have unique flavor preferences shaped by rich culinary traditions. Our sensory experts understand these nuances—from the heat tolerance of Jamaican palates to the sweet preferences in Trinidad to the tropical fruit expectations across the region.
🌶️ Spice Tolerance Mapping
Understand regional heat preferences from mild to extremely hot
🍬 Sweetness Calibration
Optimize sugar levels for local taste preferences
🥭 Tropical Flavor Profiles
Authentic fruit flavor expectations and preferences
Industries We Serve
Beverages
Soft drinks, juices, water, energy drinks, alcoholic beverages
Snacks & Confectionery
Chips, chocolate, candy, cookies, crackers
Dairy
Milk, yogurt, cheese, ice cream, butter
Sauces & Condiments
Hot sauce, ketchup, mayonnaise, seasonings
Personal Care
Skincare, haircare, oral care, fragrances
Household Products
Cleaning products, air fresheners, detergents
Product tests conducted annually
Taste test participants
Years of sensory expertise
Client satisfaction rate
Our Testing Process
Brief & Design
Define objectives, select methodology, and design test protocols
Sample Preparation
Handle product logistics, rotation, and blind coding
Respondent Recruitment
Screen and recruit target consumers matching your specifications
Test Execution
Conduct tests with trained interviewers and quality controls
Analysis & Reporting
Statistical analysis, sensory mapping, and strategic recommendations
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