Welcome to Dr. Torrico’s lab

This website offers an overview of research interests, activities, recent publications, and details about current and past members of Dr. Torrico’s lab.

Dr. Torrico’s research focuses on sensory science in food and beverages, emphasizing taste perception, food product optimization, and consumer acceptability. The lab examines how variations in human sensory and cognitive processes influence the sensory evaluation of products. This includes analyzing consumer preferences—both liking and disliking—and enhancing sensory evaluation protocols.

The lab also plays a key role in the development of new food products, with a particular focus on healthier alternatives such as sugar- and salt-reduced options. By studying consumer responses, we aim to better understand the interplay between taste preferences and perceptions of healthfulness.

Our work incorporates advanced statistical methods to analyze complex sensory and consumer data and explores innovative technologies, such as eye-tracking and virtual reality, to study consumer experiences during food and beverage tastings. These cutting-edge approaches help us gain deeper insights into the dynamic relationship between food products and consumer behavior.

We invite you to explore our website to learn more about our exciting projects and contributions to the field of sensory science!