Service provider for effect-sensory analysis of foods and raw materials using the EmpathicFoodTest.
WirkSensorik GmbH
Darmstadt · Brandschneise 5, 64295New on Amplifa
About WirkSensorik GmbH
WirkSensorik GmbH was founded in early 2016 in Darmstadt to offer effect-sensory services based on the latest scientific findings. The company defines effect sensory analysis as the observation of the psychological and physical effects of foods, going beyond short-term taste impressions and personal preferences. Its core offering is the EmpathicFoodTest according to Geier et al. (2016), in which the psychological and physical effects of food consumption are recorded using 12 polar questions. The company conducts expert tests with trained panels of 8 to 12 observers as well as consumer tests with at least 60 untrained test subjects, and evaluates the results statistically. To combine effect-sensory and sensory analysis, WirkSensorik GmbH cooperates with the Technology Transfer Center Bremerhaven. Its portfolio of services is aimed at retailers and manufacturers in the food industry and also includes seminars, training courses, consulting and lectures.
- Site
- Darmstadt
- Processes
- Expert test (EmpathicFoodTest, descriptive effect-sensory analysis by a trained panel), Consumer test (EmpathicFoodTest with untrained consumers), Combination of effect-sensory and sensory analysis, Seminars/training in the perception of food effects, Consulting (product development, panel setup), Seminars (half-day and full-day seminars), Expert test (panel of 8–12 trained observers, EmpathicFoodTest), Consumer test (at least 60 untrained consumers)
- Materials
- EmpathicFoodTest, Expert test, Consumer test, Effect-sensory and sensory analysis
- Founded
- 2016
- Industries
- Food industry, Food retail, Organic/organic farming
- 01
Selection of raw materials and products for the samples
- 02
EmpathicFoodTest with a trained or untrained panel
- 03
Qualitative analysis based on free description
- 04
Statistical evaluation
- 05
Consulting and interpretation of results
Methods and Test Procedures
EmpathicFoodTest
Standardized test according to Geier et al. (2016) with 12 polar questions for recording the psychological and physical effects of foods.
Expert test
Descriptive effect-sensory analysis by a panel of 8–12 trained observers with qualitative description.
Consumer test
Test conducted by at least 60 untrained consumers, analogous to a sensory consumer test.
Effect-sensory and sensory analysis
Combined analysis in cooperation with the Technology Transfer Center Bremerhaven.
Locations
Darmstadt
DEHeadquarters
- Lot size
- Expert test: 8–12 persons; consumer test: from 60 persons
- Materials
- Foods, raw materials
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert test (EmpathicFoodTest, descriptive effect-sensory analysis by a trained panel)Testing | – | – | Samples of foods and raw materials | Panel of 8–12 persons | Foods, Raw materials |
| Consumer test (EmpathicFoodTest with untrained consumers)Testing | – | – | – | at least 60 persons | Foods, Raw materials |
| Combination of effect-sensory and sensory analysisTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Seminars/training in the perception of food effectsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Consulting (product development, panel setup)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
History
- 2016
WirkSensorik GmbH founded in early 2016 in Darmstadt