Research Article

Effects of Sugar Substitution with “Stevianna” on the Sensory Characteristics of Muffins

Table 3

Description of calculated factor values.

Variables categoryFactor values after calculation
Positive (+)0Negative (−)

VisuallyBetter than controlSame as ControlWorse than control
ColourDarker than controlSame as ControlLighter than control
TextureHarder than controlSame as ControlSofter than control
MouthfeelDryer than controlSame as ControlMoister than control
SweetnessSweeter than controlSame as ControlLess sweet than control
Overall likingBetter than controlSame as ControlWorse than control

There values are relative to control muffin.