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Food for Thought

➡️ Considerations

Here are a couple of points to keep in mind as students practise sensory evaluation with the recipes they make:

  • If students choose not to taste, smell, or eat the foods, that is okay! They can still participate in many aspects of sensory evaluation, such as making observations about the food’s appearance and texture or having a friend describe the product’s characteristics.
  • It may not be practical for students to complete a sensory evaluation of all versions of the recipes. If there are time constraints or students can’t share food among kitchen stations, have each station perform a sensory evaluation of their version of the recipe. They can then share their findings with the other groups.
  • If you are concerned about a student’s behaviours or comments around food or eating, consider connecting the student with additional support, such as a school counsellor.

 

📝 Planning Ahead
Preview the Lesson 1 Slide Deck and videos featuring a chef and food scientist, then prepare ingredients for the sensory evaluation.

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