Do you like apples? Come join this apple study to taste some apples!

The WSU Sensory Science Center in the School of Food Science is looking for volunteers to taste apples!

When? Wednesday, Nov. 19, between 8 a.m.–4 p.m. You will register for a 30-minute tasting session during this time block.

Where? WSU Pullman, Food Science and Human Nutrition Building Room 146

To participate, you must:

  1. Consume fresh apples at least a few times per month
  2. Be at least 18 years of age
  3. Be able to communicate in English
  4. Not be allergic to apples
  5. Be willing to attend a 30-minute tasting session at the WSU Sensory Science Center (Food Science and Human Nutrition Building)

You will receive a $6 gift card to Ferdinands for participation.

If you are interested, please contact Christine Chen (christine.chen@wsu.edu).

This study has been approved by the Washington State University Institutional Review board #19062-001.

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