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. 2022 May 31;64(3):397–408. doi: 10.5187/jast.2022.e29

Table 2. Beef flavor lexicon for sensory evaluation defined by Adhikari et al. [27] and AMSA [28].

Attribute Definition
Beef identity Amount of beef flavor identity in the sample.
Chemical Aromatic associated with garden hose, hot Teflon pan, plastic packaging and petroleum-based products such as charcoal lighter fluide.
Rancid Aromatics commonly associated with oxidized fat and oils; may include cardboard, painty, varnish, and fishy.
Soapy An aromatic commonly found in unscented hand soap.