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Aroma and taste — Reference record

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

Aroma and taste
Illustrative reference; not a tested product or a certification.
Reference recordWorking notes
OverviewAroma and taste
Practical exampleUse separate rows for orthonasal aroma, in-mouth impression and aftertaste.
Limits and interpretationThe reference vocabulary is not a diagnostic or a food-safety assessment.
Document controlReference edition 2026.11
Measurements and examples are descriptive, not acceptance criteria.

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