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. |