Foreword

Thank you for reading this open online textbook.

With this textbook, we will introduce you to the world of sensory science from a nutritional perspective. It will give you a basic understanding of sensory science in the context of Nutrition and Health.

Basic knowledge of sensory science is needed for dieticians and nutritionists to better understand how sensory processes can affect food intake behavior, nutritional status, and health.

This textbook is developed primarily for the course Basic Sensory Science (HNH23908) as part of the compulsory curriculum of the academic and research-oriented Bachelor of Nutrition and Health from Wageningen University. But it can also be used by students at other universities/education and/or professionals.