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Seeds, Rootstocks & BreedingWhy use blind sample codes when tasting experimental mango selections?
Codes reduce the influence of a cultivar's reputation, a striking appearance, or knowledge of the parentage on a tasting judgment. Prepare samples at comparable eating stages and keep the code key separate until scores are recorded. This is a practical way to make sensory observations more interpretable, not a substitute for multiple fruit and repeated assessments. Retain individual comments because different market groups may value different flavor profiles.