Spice Sample Comparison: Buyer Trial Record
Use a comparison record to connect each spice sample with its label, recipe trial and buyer decision. The published FAQ invites evaluation of color, heat and particle size in the buyer's own recipe. The following record is a suggested buyer workflow: identify each candidate, compare it under recorded conditions and request a commercial offer linked to the selected sample.
Review Checklist
| Review Item | Suggested Buyer Action |
|---|---|
| Sample identity | Copy the label and supplier reference; give each candidate a separate buyer reference. |
| Trial conditions | Record the recipe version, preparation and addition rate used for each candidate. |
| Purchasing decision | Keep reviewer observations and the selected candidate beside the requested commercial specification. |
Prepare the Review
- Photograph each sample label and record its receipt date.
- Keep observations from all candidates, including those not selected.
- Ask which proposed commercial grade corresponds to the selected sample.
Questions and Answers
How should different reviewer choices be recorded?
Retain each observation and name the buyer responsible for the purchasing decision.
What should be requested after selecting a sample?
Send the sample reference, target specification and application with the quotation request. Ask the supplier to identify the grade and lot offered.
How should a buyer connect spice sample trials to a quotation request?
The guide recommends a comparison record connecting each spice sample with its label, recipe trial and buyer decision. Record the recipe version, preparation and addition rate used for each candidate. Send the sample reference, target specification and application with the quotation request, and ask the supplier to identify the grade and lot offered.
| Sample identity | Copy label and supplier reference; assign a separate buyer reference |
|---|---|
| Reviewer differences | Retain each observation and name the purchasing decision owner |
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