Heather Rae Keefer

Works (10)

Updated: February 11th, 2026 09:00

2026 article

The role of sugar reduction on flavor and acceptance of school lunch chocolate milk

Nakamura, R. P., Meletharayil, H., Keefer, H. R. M., Barbano, D. M., & Drake, M. A. (2026, February 1). Journal of Dairy Science.

By: R. Nakamura n, H. Meletharayil*, H. Keefer n, D. Barbano* & M. Drake n

topics (OpenAlex): Food Chemistry and Fat Analysis; Sensory Analysis and Statistical Methods; Culinary Culture and Tourism; Biochemical Analysis and Sensing Techniques
Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: February 7, 2026

2025 article

Comparison of Gins Using Temporal Dominance of Sensations (TDS), Temporal Check‐All‐That‐Apply (TCATA), and Temporal Ranking (TR)

Rovai, D., Keefer, H. M. C., Castura, J. C., & Drake, M. A. (2025, March 4). Journal of Sensory Studies.

By: D. Rovai n, H. Keefer n, J. Castura & M. Drake n

author keywords: gin; TCATA; TDS; temporal ranking
topics (OpenAlex): Polysaccharides Composition and Applications; Sensory Analysis and Statistical Methods; Fermentation and Sensory Analysis
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Source: Web Of Science
Added: March 17, 2025

2023 article

A Timely Application—Temporal methods, past, present, and future

Keefer, H. R. M., Rovai, D., & Drake, M. A. (2023, February 15). Journal of Food Science.

By: H. Keefer n, D. Rovai n & M. Drake n

author keywords: review; temporal check-all-that-apply; temporal dominance of sensations; temporal methods; time-intensity
MeSH headings : Taste; Taste Perception; Sensation
topics (OpenAlex): Sensory Analysis and Statistical Methods; Olfactory and Sensory Function Studies; Biochemical Analysis and Sensing Techniques
TL;DR: Future temporal research should focus on validation of new temporal methods and explore how methods can be implemented and improved to add to the usefulness of temporal techniques for researchers. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Source: Web Of Science
Added: March 13, 2023

2023 article

Consumer perception of whole watermelons

Liu, Y., Keefer, H., Watson, M., & Drake, M. A. (2023, November 22). Journal of Food Science.

By: Y. Liu  n, H. Keefer n, M. Watson n & M. Drake n

author keywords: consumer perception; drivers of liking; fruit; sensory; watermelons
MeSH headings : Humans; Citrullus; Taste; Cucurbitaceae; Surveys and Questionnaires; Consumer Behavior; Perception
topics (OpenAlex): Postharvest Quality and Shelf Life Management; Advances in Cucurbitaceae Research; Biochemical Analysis and Sensing Techniques
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Source: Web Of Science
Added: December 11, 2023

2023 article

Factors influencing consumer motivations for protein choice

Keefer, H., Racette, C., & Drake, M. A. (2023, November 22). Journal of Food Science.

By: H. Keefer n, C. Racette n & M. Drake n

author keywords: dairy protein; plant protein; protein choice
MeSH headings : Humans; Motivation; Taste; Nigeria; Surveys and Questionnaires; Consumer Behavior; Plant Proteins; Food Preferences
topics (OpenAlex): Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling; Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact; Sensory Analysis and Statistical Methods
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Source: Web Of Science
Added: December 11, 2023

2022 article

Children's perceptions of fluid milk with varying levels of milkfat

Keefer, H. M., Sipple, L. R., Carter, B. G., Barbano, D. M., & Drake, M. A. (2022, January 25). Journal of Dairy Science.

By: H. Keefer n, L. Sipple  n, B. Carter n, D. Barbano * & M. Drake n

author keywords: milk; milkfat; child liking
MeSH headings : Animals; Hot Temperature; Humans; Milk; Schools; Taste
topics (OpenAlex): Biochemical Analysis and Sensing Techniques; Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling; Sensory Analysis and Statistical Methods
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Source: Web Of Science
Added: July 18, 2022

2022 article

Temporal ranking for characterization and improved discrimination of protein beverages

Keefer, H. M., Harwood, W. S., Castura, J. C., & Drake, M. A. (2022, May 23). Journal of Sensory Studies.

By: H. Keefer n, W. Harwood n, J. Castura & M. Drake n

topics (OpenAlex): Sensory Analysis and Statistical Methods; Multisensory perception and integration; Olfactory and Sensory Function Studies
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Source: Web Of Science
Added: June 13, 2022

2021 article

The effect of carrier on consumer liking of soy sauce

Keefer, H. R. M., Harwood, W. S., Ennis, D., & Drake, M. A. (2021, August 9). Journal of Sensory Studies.

By: H. Keefer n, W. Harwood n, D. Ennis* & M. Drake n

topics (OpenAlex): Sensory Analysis and Statistical Methods; Biochemical Analysis and Sensing Techniques; Meat and Animal Product Quality
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Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 16, 2021

2020 article

Role of sweeteners on temporality and bar hardening of protein bars

Keefer, H. R. M., Nishku, S., Gerard, P. D., & Drake, M. A. (2020, May 21). Journal of Dairy Science.

By: H. Keefer n, S. Nishku  n, P. Gerard * & M. Drake n

MeSH headings : Animals; Flavoring Agents; Food Analysis; Food Storage; Hardness; Humans; Sweetening Agents / analysis; Taste; Time Factors
topics (OpenAlex): Sensory Analysis and Statistical Methods; Biochemical Analysis and Sensing Techniques; Meat and Animal Product Quality
TL;DR: Non-nutritive sweeteners did not have a negative effect on bar hardness in low-carbohydrate, high-protein bars and can be applied to commercially produced protein bars for naturally sweetened bars with different protein types without negative effects on protein bar texture. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Source: Web Of Science
Added: July 13, 2020

2020 article

The sensory properties and consumer acceptance of cold brew coffee

McCain‐Keefer, H. R., Meals, S., & Drake, M. A. (2020, August 28). Journal of Sensory Studies.

By: H. McCain‐Keefer n, S. Meals n & M. Drake n

topics (OpenAlex): Sensory Analysis and Statistical Methods; Biochemical Analysis and Sensing Techniques; Multisensory perception and integration
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Source: Web Of Science
Added: September 14, 2020

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