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Culinary and Judging Glossary

Arabic, English and French terminology used in the Professional References series.

Sensory observation

الملاحظة الحسية · Sensory observation · Observation sensorielle

A description of an attribute perceived in an identified sample under stated serving conditions.

Example · The edge was crisp when served.

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Flavour intensity

شدة النكهة · Flavour intensity · Intensité de la saveur

The perceived strength of a flavour at a specified point. Persistence is recorded separately.

Example · Acidity was strong at the first bite and then faded.

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Consistency across portions

الاتساق بين الحصص · Consistency across portions · Régularité entre les portions

Similarity across servings in the attributes specified for service.

Example · The pieces were equally thick in all four portions.

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Assessment criterion

معيار التقييم · Assessment criterion · Critère d’évaluation

A stated condition identifying the attribute being assessed and the basis for judging it.

Example · The texture criterion specifies crispness at service.

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Score rationale

تعليل الدرجة · Score rationale · Justification de la note

An explanation linking an observation to the criterion and its effect on the recorded score.

Example · Two points were deducted under the published scale for uneven thickness in two servings.

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Preparation yield

مردود التحضير · Preparation yield · Rendement de préparation

The usable weight as a share of the weight before preparation.

Example · 8 usable kg from 10 kg gives an 80% yield.

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Ingredient cost per portion

تكلفة مكونات الحصة · Ingredient cost per portion · Coût des ingrédients par portion

The batch’s ingredient cost divided by the actual number of equal portions.

Example · £40 ÷ 25 portions = £1.60 per portion.

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Document provenance

أصل الوثيقة ومسار حيازتها · Document provenance · Provenance d’un document

What is known about the creator, source of the copy and how it reached its current holder.

Example · The family kept the printed copy; the designer is unknown.

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