Fig. 2From: Ingestion of maple-based and other carbohydrate sports drinks: effect on sensory perceptions during prolonged exerciseMean ratings ± SD of overall, sweet taste, acid taste and aroma appreciation for each ingestion condition, pre- and post-exercise (9-point hedonic scale). MW was less appreciated (overall) than all other conditions (a); had a lower appreciation of sweet taste (b) and aroma than MS (c); overall appreciation significantly decreased during exercise (main effect of time) for all ingestionsBack to article page