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A blind taste test is an experiment where participants sample foods or beverages without knowing what brand or variety they're consuming.

The method removes visual cues and preconceptions, revealing whether people can actually distinguish products or whether their preferences are influenced by packaging and marketing: In blind taste tests, store brands often beat name brands.

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  • sipSmall mouthful of liquid
  • sampleSubset for study
  • comparisonAssessment of similarities
  • flavorCharacteristic taste quality
  • colaCaffeinated carbonated beverage

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