Table 2.

Summary of equipment, environmental conditions and panel leader activities to perform sensory evaluations at assessor’s home (RT-H).

Equipment and environment
“Evaluation box” content	•three-digit coded vessels •white paper towel •napkins and cutlery •unsalted crackers
Evaluation station	•quiet room with possibility of air exchange •wide working surface •avoid cooking/household cleaner use 1 h before evaluation start
Panel leader “To do list”
Days preceding evaluation	•evaluation box delivery •instruction to assessors for sample handling •instruction to assessors for video call connection •collection of informed consent forms from assessors
Before evaluation start	•participant list and document check •audio and video connection test •workstation equipment and organization inspection •sample positioning and sample order assistance •reminder to assessors about evaluation aim and modality •reminder to assessors that talking is not allowed
During evaluation	•data acquisition page in full screen mode •assessor’s microphone muted •monitor assessor behaviour
End of evaluation	•final page on assessor screen check •closing connection