... (Murray and Delahunty 2000) and the Cheddar cheese lexicon (Drake et al. 2001). Some of the referenceterms, definitions and food references from these lexicons were screened and modified by the panel ... and textural attributes. The overall order of consumer preference (P Ͻ 0.05) for the three cheeses was9, 7 and 12 months of aging time, respectively. The trained panel characterized the 7- and ... from, and depending on population segments and regional locations, flavor preferencesof consumers also vary. Therefore, understanding the development and varia-tions in taste that occur during the...