Electrochemical Sensors as a Tool for Taste Perception in Pharmaceutical Products: Advances and Perspectives
Abstract
Taste masking in pharmaceutical products is a complex and subjective process that requires reliable evaluation methods. This review focuses on the electronic tongue (e-tongue), an emerging sensor-based technology designed to mimic human taste perception without the need for human panels. E-tongue systems provide objective data to support the development of palatable formulations. In this review, we discuss the principles, types of e-tongue devices, data processing approaches, and their applications in pharmaceutical research. By comparing e-tongue performance with human taste assessment, we highlight its potential as a complementary tool to traditional in vitro assays, accelerating formulation development and improving patient adherence.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Advanced Chemical Sensor Technologies
Olfactory and Sensory Function Studies
Biochemical Analysis and Sensing Techniques
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Biosensors
- Publisher
- MDPI AG
- Volume
- 16
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 84–84
- Publication date
- 30 January 2026
- Language
- EN