PRODIGY (EN)

The PRODIGY project is developing AI software that can predict smell and taste of products and suggest new recipes based on desired sensory properties.

In brief:

  • Sensory properties such as smell and taste are essential for success in food and cosmetics.
  • The software predicts odour and taste based on chemical analyses with a GC-MS.
  • It allows companies to develop customised products faster and cheaper without a sensory panel.
  • The deep learning model is being tested in case studies in the food and cosmetics sectors.

Output:

  • AI software that predicts sensory properties and suggests recipes.
  • Tools that make product development more efficient and affordable for companies.

Contact

hannes.sels@kdg.be
+32 3 502 22 20

In this project, we aim to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to develop software that, based on a simple GC-MS analysis, is able to predict the sensory properties (taste and smell) of a product and, moreover, can suggest new recipes based on a desired sensory profile.

Smell and taste are a key success factor

Sensory properties (smell, taste, texture, appearance) are primordial to the success of a food or cosmetic formulation. Sensory analysis is getting an increasingly important role in product development and quality assessment in the Flemish (food) industry. Moreover, there is a trend among companies to focus on custom-made products. There is a need for a method to quickly and reliably predict the sensory properties of a product, without the need for a panel. This can speed up the development of a new product and make it cheaper. This is necessary for companies looking to develop customised products.

Deep learning model predicts sensory properties

After collecting the necessary data (chemical and sensory) and programming the software architecture, a deep learning model will be trained. This deep learning model will be used to predict sensory properties based on chemical analyses. The software will be validated using two case studies: one in the food industry and one in the cosmetics sector.

Researchers

PRODIGY stands for PRediction of Olfactory properties by Deep learnIng based on GaschromatographY.

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