Table 4.
Summary of subjective effects assessment.
| Question | Test (NP) | Reference-1 (gum) | Reference-2 (lozenge) |
|---|---|---|---|
| How much did you like the product?a | |||
| < 45 | 10 (30.3) | 24 (75.0) | 24 (75.0) |
| 45–55 | 5 (15.2) | 5 (15.6) | 2 (6.3) |
| > 55 | 18 (54.5) | 3 (9.4) | 6 (18.8) |
| Was it satisfying?b | |||
| 1–3 | 9 (27.3) | 3 (9.4) | 21 (65.6) |
| 4 | 11 (33.3) | 13 (40.6) | 6 (18.8) |
| 5–7 | 13 (39.4) | 16 (50.0) | 5 (15.6) |
| Did it taste good?b | |||
| 1–3 | 10 (30.3) | 2 (6.3) | 24 (75.0) |
| 4 | 11 (33.3) | 8 (25.0) | 5 (15.6) |
| 5–7 | 12 (36.4) | 22 (68.8) | 3 (9.4) |
| Did you enjoy the sensations in the mouth?b | |||
| 1–3 | 15 (45.5) | 4 (12.5) | 25 (78.1) |
| 4 | 9 (27.3) | 9 (28.1) | 5 (15.6) |
| 5–7 | 9 (27.3) | 19 (59.4) | 2 (6.3) |
Data are presented as n (%). Number of subjects (denominator) = 33 for NP and 32 for gum and lozenge.
aOriginal scale was from 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely).
bOriginal scale was from 1 (not at all) to 7 (Extremely).