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ChatGPT can be used in sensory evaluation of foods, specifically brownies: Study

Researchers from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in the US looked at 15 different brownie recipes, ranging from standard ingredient lists to unusual combinations, including mealworm powder and fish oil
12:42 AM Mar 31, 2025 IST | IANS
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ChatGPT can be used in sensory evaluation of foods, specifically brownies: Study

New York, Mar 30: ChatGPT can be used in the sensory evaluation of foods, specifically brownies, according to a study, which offers insights that could streamline development of new products, and possibly enhance recipes.

Researchers from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in the US looked at 15 different brownie recipes, ranging from standard ingredient lists to unusual combinations, including mealworm powder and fish oil.

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Study author Damir Torrico, assistant professor in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, provided ChatGPT with recipe formulas, and asked the AI to describe sensory characteristics of each brownie, including taste, texture, and overall enjoyment. Torrico then categorised the themes of ChatGPT’s responses to determine if they were positive, negative or neutral.

“Sometimes, relying on human testers can slow down the process, especially when multiple product prototypes need to be evaluated simultaneously. Sensory panels require time and careful coordination, and in some cases, certain ingredients may not be food-grade, making them unsuitable for tasting,” said Torrico in the study published in the journal Foods. That is why large language models such as ChatGPT are being considered for sensory evaluation. It is possible to create models that can replicate certain human responses.

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Surprisingly, ChatGPT’s responses were overwhelmingly positive, even for recipes that included unusual ingredients.

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