JP7262868B1 - Apparatus for providing taste information of packaged cooked rice and system for providing taste information of packaged cooked rice - Google Patents

Abstract

A packaged cooked rice taste information providing device and a packaged cooked rice taste information providing system that contribute to sales promotion of packaged cooked rice by providing information on the taste of packaged cooked rice sold at stores. SOLUTION: In a packaged cooked rice taste information providing system 1, a server device (packaged cooked rice taste information providing device) 10 acquires taste values of rice used for each of a plurality of types of packaged cooked rice measured by a taste analyzer. a second data storage unit for acquiring user evaluation information, which is an evaluation value regarding the taste of each of the plurality of types of packaged cooked rice purchased by the user at a store based on the user's sensory evaluation; and a plurality of types of packaging. A graphic information generation unit that generates graphic information that associates taste values and user evaluation information corresponding to each cooked rice, and a graphic information of multiple types of packaged cooked rice that is transmitted to a terminal device connected via a communication line and displayed. and a control unit that causes the [Selection drawing] Fig. 1

Description

The present invention provides a packaged boiled rice taste information providing device that can compare both the taste measured by a taste analyzer, which is a mechanical measuring device, and the taste based on the user's sensory evaluation of packaged boiled rice sold at stores. It relates to the taste information provision system for packaged boiled rice.

Patent Document 1 discloses a method for measuring the taste of cooked rice, in which cooked rice is stirred in a solvent and the amount of soluble solids is measured. Patent Literatures 2 to 13 disclose a method of measuring the taste of rice, which is a method of measuring the taste of rice, in which the absorbance of near-infrared rays irradiated to rice is used to calculate the taste value of rice.

JP 2011-185606 A JP-A-1-54253 JP-A-1-13456 JP-A-1-6746 JP-A-63-241338 JP-A-63-217254 JP-A-63-210750 JP-A-63-188743 JP-A-63-67547 JP-A-63-58161 JP-A-63-11841 JP-A-62-299743 JP-A-62-291546

Packaged cooked rice, including aseptically packaged cooked rice and retort cooked rice, is cooked rice (rice) sealed in a container (pack), and is commonly called packed rice. Its consumption has rapidly expanded due to its popularity, and it is now sold at a wide range of stores, including convenience stores, supermarkets, and other grocery stores. A wide variety of packaged boiled rice that emphasizes (with a commitment) is provided.

Consumers also have high demands for the taste and quality of packaged cooked rice, and manufacturers and distributors of packaged cooked rice need to differentiate the packaged cooked rice they manufacture and sell from other products.

The inventor of the present application appeals to consumers (users) for the packaged cooked rice manufactured and sold by the company, and promotes research and development to promote its sales. It led to the development of the provision system.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a novel packaged cooked rice taste information providing apparatus and a packaged cooked rice taste information providing system that contribute to sales promotion of packaged cooked rice by providing information on the taste of packaged cooked rice sold at stores. It is in.

A packaged cooked rice taste information providing apparatus of the present invention for achieving the above object is a packaged cooked rice taste information providing apparatus for evaluating the taste of a plurality of types of packaged cooked rice sold at a store, and is used for each of the plurality of types of packaged cooked rice. a first data storage unit that acquires the taste value measured by the taste analyzer for the cooked rice; and the user's sensory evaluation value regarding the taste of each of the plurality of types of packaged cooked rice purchased by the user at the store. a second data storage unit that acquires the user evaluation information; a diagram information generation unit that generates diagram information that associates the taste values and the user evaluation information corresponding to each of the plurality of types of packaged cooked rice; a controller for transmitting and displaying the graphical information of each type of packaged boiled rice to a terminal device connected via a communication network, wherein the taste analyzer measures the taste value of the dried rice before being cooked. Furthermore, the taste value of the cooked rice is also measured, the taste value includes both the taste value of the dry rice before being cooked and the taste value of the cooked rice, and the graphical information is , coordinate information or map information obtained by plotting the taste values and the user evaluation information of the plurality of types of packaged boiled rice on coordinate axes.

A packaged cooked rice taste information providing system of the present invention is a packaged cooked rice taste information providing system for evaluating the taste of a plurality of types of packaged cooked rice sold at a store, comprising a server device and a terminal device, wherein: is a first data storage unit that acquires the taste value measured by the taste analyzer for the rice used for each of the plurality of types of packaged cooked rice; A second data storage unit that acquires user evaluation information that is an evaluation value regarding taste by sensory evaluation of the user, and graphical information that associates the taste value and the user evaluation information corresponding to each of the plurality of types of packaged boiled rice. and a server control unit for transmitting and displaying the graphical information for each of the plurality of types of packaged cooked rice to a terminal device connected via a communication network, wherein the terminal device comprises the a display unit for displaying diagram information and input screen information for inputting the user evaluation information; and a terminal control unit for transmitting the user evaluation information input by the user from the input screen information to the server device. , the taste analyzer measures the taste value of the dry rice before being cooked, and also measures the taste value of the cooked rice, and the taste value is the taste value of the dry rice before being cooked. and the taste value of the cooked rice, and the chart information is coordinate information or map information obtained by plotting the taste value and the user evaluation information of the plurality of types of packaged cooked rice on coordinate axes. Characterized by

ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the information regarding the taste of the packaged boiled rice sold at a store is provided as graphical information visually intelligibly, and it contributes to sales promotion of packaged boiled rice.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is a figure which shows the structural example of the packaged boiled rice taste information provision system in embodiment of this invention. 3 is a diagram showing an example of data in a taste value database 11a stored in a first data storage unit 11 of the server device 10; FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of data in a user evaluation information database 12a stored in a second data storage unit 12 of the server device 10; FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of chart information data generated by the server device 10 and displayed on the terminal device 20. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing another data example of chart information generated by the server device 10 and displayed on the terminal device 20. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a processing flow of server device 10 and terminal device 20 in the system for providing taste information of packaged boiled rice according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of an evaluation input screen. It is a figure which shows the example of a user database. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a flow chart of display processing of graphical information in which taste value data and user evaluation information are associated in the taste information providing system for packaged boiled rice according to the embodiment of the present invention.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. However, such an embodiment does not limit the technical scope of the present invention. Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to specific drawings.

Packaged cooked rice is a food product made of cooked rice (rice) sealed in a container, including aseptically packaged cooked rice and retort-packed rice. It is necessary to make a multifaceted evaluation based on various factors such as the stuffing process. To provide useful information to a user who purchases packaged boiled rice by simultaneously displaying both taste information obtained from a sensory evaluation of a user (consumer) who has eaten the rice.

In the embodiment of the present invention, the taste value information (taste and the subjective evaluation value (user evaluation information) regarding the taste of the person (user) who ate the packaged cooked rice, and generates chart information that associates the taste value information with the user evaluation information. Then, a taste information providing system is proposed that provides the graphical information to the user in a displayable manner.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a system for providing taste information on packaged boiled rice according to an embodiment of the present invention. A packaged cooked rice taste information providing system 1 for evaluating the taste of a plurality of types of packaged cooked rice sold at stores includes a server device (packaged cooked rice taste information providing device) 10 on a communication network, and the server device 10 via the communication network. and a plurality of terminal devices 20 communicably connected to each other. A communication network is a commercial communication line such as the Internet or a mobile phone communication network.

The server device (apparatus for providing taste information of packaged cooked rice) 10 is a general-purpose device including a computer program for executing the display processing in the present embodiment, a storage device for storing various data, an arithmetic unit (CPU) for executing the computer program, and the like. It is a computer device, and the terminal device 20 is a computer device having a display screen (display) owned individually by a user, such as a personal computer, a mobile phone, a smart phone, or a tablet terminal.

A server device (apparatus for providing taste information of packaged cooked rice) 10 includes a first data storage unit 11 that acquires and stores taste value data of rice used for each of a plurality of types of packaged cooked rice measured by a taste analyzer, and a user A second data storage unit 12 that acquires and stores user evaluation information about the taste of each of a plurality of types of packaged cooked rice purchased at a store, and a chart that associates the taste values and user evaluation information corresponding to each of the plurality of types of packaged cooked rice. A graphic information generation unit 13 for generating information and input screen information for inputting graphic information and user evaluation information for each of a plurality of types of packaged cooked rice are transmitted to a terminal device connected via a communication network and displayed. and a control unit 14 that executes various controls including; The control unit 14 is implemented by an arithmetic unit (CPU) or the like that executes a computer program. The first data storage unit 11 has a taste value database 11a that stores taste value data, and the second data storage unit 12 has a user evaluation information database 12a that stores user evaluation information data.

The terminal device 20 communicates with a display unit (display) 21 that displays the received chart information, input screen information, etc., and the server device 10, and transmits user evaluation information input by the user from the input screen information to the server device. and a control unit 22 for executing various controls including processing for receiving chart information from the server device 10 . The control unit 22 is implemented by an arithmetic unit (CPU) or the like that executes a computer program.

The taste value of rice input to the first data storage unit 11 of the server device 10 is obtained from a commercially available taste analyzer (an example of a device that analyzes the taste of dried rice before cooking, the product name is "rice grain taste meter"). (registered trademark) (model: RLTA10C, manufactured by Satake Co., Ltd.) The taste analyzer measures the moisture, protein, and amylose contained in the rice grains when the rice before cooking is put into the input port of the taste analyzer. , the fatty acid content is measured, and the taste value (out of 100 points) based on a predetermined calculation formula is calculated from the measured value.Taste analysis is performed for multiple types of rice used for packaged boiled rice sold at stores. The taste value is measured by a meter, and is input in advance to the first data storage unit 11 of the server device 10 and acquired.

Furthermore, as another taste analyzer, a taste analyzer for analyzing the taste of cooked rice (rice) may additionally be used. As an example of a device for analyzing the taste of cooked rice (rice), the product name is “cooked rice taste meter” (registered trademark) (type: STA1B, manufactured by Satake Corporation). A taste analyzer that analyzes the taste of cooked rice mechanically measures sensory evaluation items such as the appearance, hardness, and stickiness of the cooked rice. A taste value (out of 100 points) based on the formula is calculated.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of data in the taste value database 11a stored in the first data storage unit 11 of the server device 10. As shown in FIG. The taste value database 11a assigns an identification code (packaged cooked rice ID) to the type of packaged cooked rice to be sold, and stores and registers information on the taste of each packaged cooked rice for each packaged cooked rice ID. Specifically, the information on taste includes taste values measured by a taste analyzer and information on packaged boiled rice, and at least the following items are registered.
・Taste value measured by a taste analyzer (taste value of dry rice before cooking, taste value of cooked rice)
・Cultivars (e.g. Hitomebore, Koshihikari, Sasanishiki, Akitakomachi, Tsuyahime, etc.)
・Production area (produced in Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, Uonuma City, Niigata Prefecture, etc.)
・ Degree of reduced pesticides (no pesticides, 1/2 reduced pesticides, no reduced pesticides)
・ Degree of use of chemical fertilizers (no chemical fertilizers, with chemical fertilizers)
・Soil (sand, clay, peat, volcanic ash, etc.)
・Although not shown in FIG. 2, it is also possible to register the name of the store, the address of the store, the name of the rice producer, the above-mentioned pesticides, chemical fertilizers, and special notes related to cultivation conditions other than soil quality.

Information related to rice, including rice varieties, production areas, and cultivation conditions (pesticides, chemical fertilizers, soil quality, etc.) is information related to taste, and is preferably registered integrally in the first data storage unit 11. It is not limited to the first data storage unit 11, and may be registered in the second data storage unit 12 or other accessible data storage means.

The user evaluation information input to the second data storage unit 12 of the server device 10 is a subjective sensory evaluation value regarding the taste of the user who purchased and ate the packaged cooked rice sold at the store, and is, for example, five levels. (5 points in increments of 1 point) or 10-point evaluation (10 points in increments of 1 point). The evaluation value is input from the user's terminal device 20 and received and acquired by the second data storage unit 12 of the server device 10 via the communication network.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of data in the user evaluation information database 12a stored in the second data storage unit 12 of the server device 10. As shown in FIG. The user evaluation information database 12a assigns an identification code (packaged rice ID) to the type of packaged cooked rice to be sold, and stores and registers the evaluation value of each packaged cooked rice for each packaged cooked rice ID. Specifically, at least the following items are registered.
・ Number of people for each evaluation value (in the case of 5-level evaluation, the number of people for each score)
・Average value (weighted average)
・Sales quantity (to determine the ratio of the evaluation value input from the user to the quantity of each packaged cooked rice sold as feedback)
The graphic information generation unit 13 of the server device 10 generates graphic information that associates the taste value information shown in FIG. 2 with the user evaluation information data shown in FIG. 3 for each type of packaged cooked rice. Then, the control unit 14 of the server device 10 transmits the chart information shown in FIG. 4 or FIG. Note that the chart information generation unit 13 may be represented as one function of the control unit 14 .

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of chart information data generated by the server device 10 and displayed on the terminal device 20. As shown in FIG. The chart information shown in FIG. 4 is a two-dimensional coordinate diagram, in which the horizontal axis represents the average value of the evaluation values in the user evaluation information, and the vertical axis represents the taste value of the dried rice before cooking (the value measured by the taste analyzer). ) is plotted. Regarding the taste of each packaged cooked rice, the mechanically measured taste value (dried rice) and the sensory evaluation value of the user who ate the packaged cooked rice are associated and displayed in a list so that they can be compared. Note that, for example, by clicking or tapping a part where the packaged cooked rice ID is displayed, information on the packaged cooked rice corresponding to the packaged cooked rice ID (information registered in the taste value database 11a) is displayed in a separate window. Or it may be displayed as a pop-up screen. Also, the display of the packaged cooked rice ID in FIG. 4 indicates that it is the actual product name at the store. It is not limited to coordinate information, and may be displayed as map information using other display forms.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing another data example of chart information generated by the server device 10 and displayed on the terminal device 20. As shown in FIG. The chart information shown in FIG. 5 is a three-dimensional coordinate map, and the X-axis of the plane coordinates is the taste value of the dried rice before cooking (value measured by a taste analyzer), and the Y-axis of the plane coordinates is the cooked rice. FIG. 10 is a chart plotting taste values (values measured by a taste analyzer) of cooked rice (rice) and average values of evaluation values in user evaluation information on the Z-axis in the vertical direction. Regarding the taste of each packaged cooked rice, the mechanically measured taste value (both dry rice before cooking and cooked rice) is associated with the sensory evaluation value of the user who ate the packaged cooked rice. Listed for comparison. With the graphical information in FIG. 5, it is possible to compare the machine-measured values of the dried rice before cooking and the cooked rice, and it is possible to know the change in the taste value of the rice before and after cooking. As in the case of FIG. 4, for example, by clicking or tapping the part where the packaged cooked rice ID is displayed, the information of the packaged cooked rice corresponding to the packaged cooked rice ID (in the taste value database 11a) registered information) may be displayed as a separate window or pop-up screen. Also, the display of the packaged cooked rice ID in FIG. 5 indicates that it is the actual product name at the store. It is not limited to coordinate information, and may be displayed as map information using other display forms.

As shown in Figs. 4 and 5, by displaying visually easy-to-understand graphical information about the taste of packaged boiled rice, users are encouraged to view it, the advertising effect of packaged boiled rice is enhanced, and sales promotion of packaged boiled rice is promoted. can be done.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a flow chart of registration processing of user evaluation information in the system for providing taste information of packaged boiled rice according to the embodiment of the present invention. This process is executed by the control unit 14 of the server device 10 and the control unit 22 of the terminal device 20 .

In order for a user to purchase packaged cooked rice at a store and transmit an evaluation of its taste, the user operates the terminal 20, accesses the server device 10, and requests transmission of an evaluation input screen (S100). The server device 10 transmits evaluation input screen data to it (S200), and causes the terminal device 20 to display the evaluation input screen (S102). For example, code information (bar code, two-dimensional code, etc.) for accessing the server device 10 is printed on the receipt paper received when purchasing packaged cooked rice, and the code is captured by the camera function of the terminal 20. By doing so, the terminal device 20 accesses the server device 10 (requests transmission of the evaluation input screen) and displays the evaluation input screen transmitted from the server device 10 . From the viewpoint of purchase confirmation, in order to input evaluation information for the actually purchased packaged cooked rice, the server device 10 generates and transmits an evaluation input screen corresponding to the purchased product according to the purchased product information included in the code information. do.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of an evaluation input screen. The evaluation input screen is a user evaluation information input screen dedicated to purchased packaged cooked rice, and when inputting an evaluation value in five stages, as shown in the figure, it is an operation screen in which one of the numerical values 1 to 5 can be selected. After inputting, the user evaluation information is transmitted to the server 10 by operating the transmission button.

The terminal device 20 receives input of user evaluation information by user operation (S104), and transmits the input user evaluation information to the server device 10 (S106).

When receiving the user evaluation information, the server device 10 stores the received user evaluation information in the user evaluation information database 12a (S202), further issues point data to the user who transmitted the user evaluation information (S204), Register in the user database.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a user database, exemplifying data for managing a certain user A's acquisition and use history of point data. Processing related to the user database is executed by the control unit 14 of the server device 10 .

For example, 1 point is given each time the user evaluation information for one purchased packaged cooked rice is sent, and the accumulated total point data is updated. For example, when the total points reach 10 points, coupon data is issued and sent to user A by e-mail. The coupon data is, for example, a complimentary ticket that allows the purchase of one package of cooked rice free of charge. can be used in By giving the point data according to the purchase of the packaged cooked rice, the user can be encouraged to continue purchasing the packaged cooked rice.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a flow chart of processing for displaying graphical information in association with taste value data and user evaluation information in the taste information providing system for packaged boiled rice according to the embodiment of the present invention. This process is executed by the control unit 14 of the server device 10 and the control unit 22 of the terminal device 20 . The terminal device 20 requests the server device 10 to transmit data of chart information (S300). In response to the request, the graphical information generation unit 13 of the server device 10 creates graphical information illustrated in FIG. 4 or 5 based on the taste value database of FIG. 2 and the user evaluation information database of FIG. 3 (S400 ), to the terminal device 20 . The terminal device 20 displays the received chart information (S302).

As described above, according to the system for providing taste information of packaged boiled rice of the present invention, graphical information that enables comparison of the taste value measured by a machine such as a taste analyzer with the sensory user evaluation information of the user. By displaying at the same time, it is possible to evaluate and select packaged cooked rice made from various types of rice with different varieties and production areas.

The above-described embodiment of the present invention may be employed as a taste information providing system for packaged rice cakes in addition to the taste information providing system for packaged boiled rice. Packaged rice cakes are sold by wrapping rice cakes for eating, such as individually wrapped rice cakes made by pounding steamed glutinous rice as individual cut rice cakes, or packaging multiple cut rice cakes in a bag. It is a product, and it is a rice cake processed so that it can be eaten by heating the rice cake taken out of the bag. There are many varieties of glutinous rice, such as Himenomochi, Koganemochi, Miyakoganemochi, Wataboshi, Hiyokumochi, Himenomochi, Kinunohada, etc., which are cultivated in various regions under various cultivation conditions, and are available in a wide variety of packaging. As for rice cakes, it is useful to provide information on the taste of rice cakes in association with the brand, production area, quality, etc. of the glutinous rice.

Regarding glutinous rice, the taste of dry glutinous rice before steaming and the taste of steamed glutinous rice are measured using a taste meter (registered trademark) that measures the taste of dry rice for cooked rice and a taste that measures the taste of cooked rice. meter (registered trademark). Therefore, the above-described embodiment of packaged boiled rice can be similarly applied to packaged rice cakes.

In addition, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and includes various modifications and modifications that can be conceived by those who have ordinary knowledge in the field of the present invention. It goes without saying that even if there is a design change that does not occur, it is included in the present invention.

1: Packaged cooked rice taste information providing system 10: Server device (packaged cooked rice taste information providing device) 11: First data storage unit 11a: Taste value database 12: Second data storage unit 12a: User evaluation information database , 13: chart information generation unit, 14: control unit (server control unit), 20: terminal device, 21: display unit, 22: control unit (terminal control unit)

Claims (8)

In a packaged cooked rice taste information providing device for evaluating the taste of multiple types of packaged cooked rice sold at stores,
a first data storage unit for acquiring a taste value measured by a taste analyzer for the rice used for each of the plurality of types of packaged boiled rice;
a second data storage unit for acquiring user evaluation information, which is an evaluation value regarding the taste of each of the plurality of types of packaged boiled rice purchased by the user at the store based on the user's sensory evaluation;
a chart information generation unit that generates chart information that associates the taste value and the user evaluation information corresponding to each of the plurality of types of packaged boiled rice;
a control unit for transmitting and displaying the chart information of each of the plurality of types of packaged cooked rice to a terminal device connected via a communication network,
The taste analyzer measures the taste value of the dry rice before being cooked, and also measures the taste value of the cooked rice,
The taste value includes both the taste value of the dry rice before being cooked and the taste value of the cooked rice,
The apparatus for providing taste information of packaged cooked rice, wherein the graphical information is coordinate information or map information obtained by plotting the taste values and the user evaluation information of the plurality of types of packaged cooked rice on a coordinate axis. The user evaluation information is input to the terminal device operated by the user,
2. The device for providing taste information of packaged boiled rice according to claim 1, wherein the second data storage unit acquires the user evaluation information input to the terminal device via a communication network. Based on the operation of causing the terminal device to read the predetermined code information displayed on the receipt issued at the store for the packaged cooked rice purchased by the user, the control unit receives a transmission request from the terminal device, causing the terminal device to transmit and display input screen information for inputting the user evaluation information corresponding to the packaged cooked rice purchased by the user;
2. The device for providing taste information of packaged boiled rice according to claim 1, wherein the second data storage unit acquires the user evaluation information based on an input operation to the terminal device on which the input screen information is displayed. . 4. The device for providing taste information of packaged boiled rice according to claim 2, wherein the control unit gives point data when the user evaluation information is obtained from the terminal device. The first data storage unit stores information about rice, including rice varieties, production areas, and cultivation conditions used for each of the plurality of types of packaged boiled rice,
5. The apparatus for providing taste information of packaged boiled rice according to claim 4, wherein the control unit can display the information about the rice on the terminal device together with the graphical information. In a packaged cooked rice taste information providing system for evaluating the taste of a plurality of types of packaged cooked rice sold at a store, comprising a server device and a terminal device,
The server device
a first data storage unit for acquiring a taste value measured by a taste analyzer for the rice used for each of the plurality of types of packaged boiled rice;
a second data storage unit for acquiring user evaluation information, which is an evaluation value regarding the taste of each of the plurality of types of packaged boiled rice purchased by the user at the store based on the user's sensory evaluation;
a chart information generation unit that generates chart information that associates the taste value and the user evaluation information corresponding to each of the plurality of types of packaged boiled rice;
a server control unit that transmits and displays the chart information for each of the plurality of types of packaged cooked rice to a terminal device connected via a communication network,
The terminal device
a display unit that displays input screen information for inputting the chart information and the user evaluation information;
a terminal control unit that transmits the user evaluation information input by the user from the input screen information to the server device;
The taste analyzer measures the taste value of the dry rice before being cooked, and also measures the taste value of the cooked rice,
The taste value includes both the taste value of the dry rice before being cooked and the taste value of the cooked rice,
A system for providing taste information of packaged cooked rice, wherein the graphical information is coordinate information or map information obtained by plotting the taste values and the user evaluation information of the plurality of types of packaged cooked rice on a coordinate axis. In a packaged rice cake taste information providing device for evaluating the taste of multiple types of packaged rice cakes sold at stores,
a first data storage unit for acquiring a taste value measured by a taste analyzer for the glutinous rice used for each of the plurality of types of packaged mochi;
a second data storage unit for acquiring user evaluation information, which is an evaluation value regarding the taste of each of the plurality of types of wrapped rice cakes purchased by the user at the store, based on the user's sensory evaluation;
a chart information generation unit that generates chart information that associates the taste value and the user evaluation information corresponding to each of the plurality of types of packaged rice cakes;
a control unit for transmitting and displaying the graphic information of each of the plurality of types of packaged rice cakes to a terminal device connected via a communication network,
The taste analyzer measures the taste value of the dry glutinous rice before steaming, and also measures the taste value of the steamed glutinous rice,
The taste value includes both the taste value of the dry glutinous rice before steaming and the taste value of the steamed glutinous rice,
The apparatus for providing taste information of packaged rice cakes, wherein the graphical information is coordinate information or map information obtained by plotting the taste values and the user evaluation information of the plurality of types of packaged rice cakes on coordinate axes. In a packaged rice cake taste information providing system for evaluating the taste of multiple types of packaged rice cakes sold at a store, comprising a server device and a terminal device,
The server device
a first data storage unit for acquiring a taste value measured by a taste analyzer for the glutinous rice used for each of the plurality of types of packaged mochi;
a second data storage unit for acquiring user evaluation information, which is an evaluation value regarding the taste of each of the plurality of types of wrapped rice cakes purchased by the user at the store, based on the user's sensory evaluation;
a chart information generation unit that generates chart information that associates the taste value and the user evaluation information corresponding to each of the plurality of types of packaged rice cakes;
a server control unit that transmits and displays the graphic information of each of the plurality of types of packaged rice cakes to a terminal device connected via a communication network,
The terminal device
a display unit that displays input screen information for inputting the chart information and the user evaluation information;
a terminal control unit that transmits the user evaluation information input by the user from the input screen information to the server device;
The taste analyzer measures the taste value of the dry glutinous rice before steaming, and also measures the taste value of the steamed glutinous rice,
The taste value includes both the taste value of the dry glutinous rice before steaming and the taste value of the steamed glutinous rice,
A packaged rice cake taste information providing system, wherein the graphical information is coordinate information or map information obtained by plotting the taste values and the user evaluation information of the plurality of types of packaged rice cakes on a coordinate axis.

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