Sensory scientist (IMAGE) University of Massachusetts Amherst Caption Alissa Nolden is an assistant professor of food science at UMass Amherst. Credit UMass Amherst Usage Restrictions None License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.