Table 6. The results of the sensory evaluation for the SMAWP

Sensory variables n Average scores 0–7 scale (standard deviations in parentheses) Comparisons of individual scores between blind and informed conditions
Blind test (Bn) S117 Informed test (In) S518 Bn–In p-value
Flavor Salty 90 5.22 (1.32) 5.10 (1.13) 0.122 0.392
Sour 90 2.93 (1.39) 2.81 (1.27) 0.122 0.354
Sweetness 90 3.31 (1.49) 3.40 (1.44) –0.094 0.491
Nutty 90 5.03 (1.18) 5.20 (1.15) –0.167 0.163
Umami 90 5.17 (1.18) 5.32 (0.99) –0.1487 0.239
Odor Milky 90 4.50 (1.45) 4.59 (1.37) –0.089 0.542
Cheesy 90 4.99 (1.34) 5.04 (1.27) –0.056 0.698
Rancid 90 3.11 (1.69) 3.11 (1.66) 0.000 1.000
Fishy 90 3.13 (1.53) 2.99 (1.54) 0.144 0.329
Texture Gumminess 90 5.02 (1.23) 4.78 (1.22) 0.244 0.099
Moisture 90 5.30 (0.99) 5.17 (1.01) 0.133 0.250
Mouth-coating 90 5.39 (1.18) 5.23 (1.01) 0.156 0.305
SMAWP, salami made from animal welfare pigs.