Reference material / 2026

Describe the impression. Preserve the context.

An independent reference atlas for cacao sensory language and structured observation.

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A descriptor names a perceived quality; a judgement expresses preference or an assessment. Keep these separate in a sensory note.

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Aroma and taste are different observation channels. Their timing and conditions should be stated rather than merged into one unqualified score.

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A scale needs labelled anchors and a defined observation context. An unlabelled number cannot be compared reliably across records.

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An impression can change during an observation. Record onset, development and persistence as separate descriptions where useful.

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Shared vocabulary supports discussion only when definitions and examples are understood consistently. Similar words can carry different meanings.

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Blind labels and preparation records serve different purposes. Keep the label used during observation distinct from the preparation identifier.

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A record should state relevant preparation and presentation conditions. Missing context weakens interpretation even when the wording is precise.

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Order can affect an observer’s reference point. A comparison record should preserve the actual sequence and the intended comparison question.

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A visual map organises descriptors; proximity on the drawing is an editorial relation unless a measurement method states otherwise.

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Repeated notes can expose inconsistency, but repetition alone does not establish accuracy or agreement. Preserve the individual records.

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Not observed, not recorded and uncertain are different states. They should remain distinguishable from a numeric zero.

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A summary should retain the scope, context and uncertainty of its source notes. Describe the aggregation rule beside the result.

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