Table 4. Sensory evaluation of Gouda cheese supplemented with chili pepper microcapsules ripened for 6 months at 12°C

Microcapsule concentration (%, w/w) Sensory attribute

Taste Flavor Texture Appearance
0 2.67±0.45a 2.60±0.79 3.20±0.57a 3.60±0.90
0.5 2.27±0.62ab 2.40±1.02 3.13±0.73ab 3.40±0.61
1 2.00±0.34b 2.33±0.92 2.73±0.32b 3.20±0.46