Establishing direct relationships between soft material perception and rheology

Key Points

• This research aims to clarify the relationship between soft material properties and sensory perception in consumers.
• Analyzed various soft materials to assess their rheological properties.
• Conducted sensory perception tests with participants.
• Correlated rheological data with perception ratings to find relationships.
• Identified significant correlations between specific material properties and sensory perceptions.
• Demonstrated that certain rheological characteristics influence consumer preferences.
• Provided insights that can guide the design of soft consumer products.