TABLE 3.

Mean ± SD of the 10 cm VAS results of the hedonic values and perceived intensities of the taste in response to the five FFA and paraffin emulsions, in the 18 participants

	LA	Oleic Acid	Stearic Acid	Lauric Acid	Caproic Acid	Paraffin
Hedonic value	2.0 ± 2.3	2.5 ± 2.2	2.3 ± 2.2	1.5 ± 2.0	2.5 ± 2.1	2.0 ± 2.6
Perceived intensity	2.6 ± 2.4	2.5 ± 1.9	2.6 ± 2.0	3.6 ± 3.3	3.0 ± 2.3	2.6 ± 2.5

The VAS was anchored by “not at all” (noted 0) and “extremely” (noted 10) at its extremities. No significant difference in hedonic values and perceived intensities of the taste was observed between the six solutions.