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ABSTRACT. Visual masking techniques are frequently used to prevent panelists from discriminating among samples on the basis of color differences, only. The purpose of the study was to determine if these conditions alter the responses of the judges. Raspberry gelatins sweetened with 9, 10, 14 and 16% sucrose, respectively, and lemonades sweetened with 8, 10, 12 and 14% sucrose, respectively, were rated for perceived sweetness intensity using four different visual masking conditions (red lights, red glasses, dyes and blindfolds) and a white light and clear glasses control condition. Most of the visual masking techniques did not significantly affect the sweetness scores for the gelatins or lemonades. The one exception was the dye condition for the lemonades where the color (turquoise) probably affected the results. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |