What is "organoleptic"

Organoleptic \Or`ga*no*lep"tic\, a. [F. organoleptique, fr. Gr. ? an organ + ? to lay hold of.] (Physiol.) Making an impression upon an organ; plastic; -- said of the effect or impression produced by any substance on the organs of touch, taste, or smell, and also on the organism as a whole.

a. Of or pertaining to the sensory properties of a particular food or chemical, the taste, colour, odour and feel.

Organoleptic properties are the aspects of food, water or other substances that an individual experiences via the senses—including taste, sight, smell, and touch.