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Submission of Sensory Evaluation Samples:

A Refresher

Alan BennettJill St. Jean

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When Submitting SamplesWhen Submitting Samples

• PDM and FA’s

– Samples submitted should have all appropriate paperwork.

◦ Analyticals for FA's

• Periodics

– Please double check that the samples to be shipped and the paperwork submitted coincide.

– Remember to identify if samples are USDA Local Replenishment.

• Please double check that paperwork states appropriate type of samples being submitted.

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When Submitting Samples cont’dWhen Submitting Samples cont’d

• Please double check that the correct contract # is cited on the paperwork.

• When emailing notification of samples sent, please be sure to identify the following:– Company

– Type of Sample

• Remember to identify name of intended recipient on box to differentiate samples intended for Sensory Evaluation versus for Project Officer Evaluation.

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Oversized and Over packed BoxesOversized and Over packed Boxes

• Some samples are submitted in inappropriate size, weight boxes; please keep boxes equal to or less than 40 pounds.

• MRE cartons and fragile products can become crushed and broken when boxes are overfilled, please do not over pack.

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UGR-A Samples SubmittedUGR-A Samples Submitted

• Please be sure that control is sent in with sample.

• Please check that the sample is appropriate for or similar to its control.

• Please send notification email once samples have been shipped.

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Installation of ComputersInstallation of Computers

• As of July 07’ we have installed and started conducting our panels using laptop computers with SIMS 2000 (Sensory Information Management System), sensory evaluation and data processing software.

– This has helped to reduce turn around time on analyzing data and reporting to DSCP.

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