Table 4.
Pearson's correlation coefficients obtained correlating the sensorial with chemical results. Strong correlations are highlighted in bold. BI, bitterness intensity; FFA, free fatty acids; PC, phenolic content; PV, peroxide value.
| Parameter | Evolutionary state | Whole pleasantness | Green fruity | Grass | Leaf | Artichoke | Tomato | Rancid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K270 | 0.72 | −0.57 | −0.86 | −0.73 | −0.82 | −0.83 | −0.74 | 0.70 |
| K232 | 0.82 | −0.79 | −0.78 | −0.70 | −0.81 | −0.84 | −0.79 | 0.96 |
| PV | 0.74 | −0.71 | −0.68 | −0.59 | −0.72 | −0.76 | −0.70 | 0.92 |
| FFA | 0.77 | −0.65 | −0.85 | −0.73 | −0.83 | −0.85 | −0.77 | 0.80 |
| BI | −0.88 | 0.84 | 0.89 | 0.96 | 0.89 | 0.87 | 0.91 | −0.63 |
| PC | −0.88 | 0.65 | 0.85 | 0.73 | 0.83 | 0.85 | 0.77 | −0.80 |