Glossary

Sensory evaluation is systematic assessment using human senses, including aroma, taste, texture, and appearance. For mango comparisons, sample identity, ripeness, serving conditions, and the order of tasting can affect the result. Clear notes distinguish a preference from a measurable claim about every fruit of a cultivar. Comparing several sound samples is more informative than judging an entire variety from one bruised or underripe mango, and a panel's favorite need not be the best tree for every grower's climate.