The Effect of Organic Labeling on Taste Perception
School Name
Heathwood Hall
Grade Level
9th Grade
Presentation Topic
Psychology and Sociology
Presentation Type
Non-Mentored
Abstract
The purpose of this experiment was to examine the impact of organic labeling on taste perception. The organic market is growing, therefore the use of organic labels, or eco-labels, are also increasing The results of this study show how the use of organic labels can change the way people taste two identical pieces of food. The subjects used were asked to taste two identical, conventional brownies, one was labeled “organic,” one labeled “non-organic,” then asked if they prefered the taste of the “organic” brownie, the “non-organic” brownie, or if they tasted the same. The results of this experiment supported the hypothesis; if conventional food is portrayed as organic, then people will taste a difference. In conclusion, this experiment will educate and help people understand the impact of organic labeled food on their taste perception.
Recommended Citation
Quan, Caroline, "The Effect of Organic Labeling on Taste Perception" (2017). South Carolina Junior Academy of Science. 244.
https://scholarexchange.furman.edu/scjas/2017/all/244
Location
Wall 305
Start Date
3-25-2017 11:15 AM
Presentation Format
Oral and Written
Group Project
No
The Effect of Organic Labeling on Taste Perception
Wall 305
The purpose of this experiment was to examine the impact of organic labeling on taste perception. The organic market is growing, therefore the use of organic labels, or eco-labels, are also increasing The results of this study show how the use of organic labels can change the way people taste two identical pieces of food. The subjects used were asked to taste two identical, conventional brownies, one was labeled “organic,” one labeled “non-organic,” then asked if they prefered the taste of the “organic” brownie, the “non-organic” brownie, or if they tasted the same. The results of this experiment supported the hypothesis; if conventional food is portrayed as organic, then people will taste a difference. In conclusion, this experiment will educate and help people understand the impact of organic labeled food on their taste perception.
