Food Frontiers, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 5(2), P. 435 - 473
Published: Jan. 18, 2024
Abstract Entomophagy (consumption of insects) has been proposed as one the important solutions to food crisis caused by population growth. Despite a long history insect consumption, numerous challenges have arisen that question feasibility using insects source. It should be notifying Acheta domesticus (house cricket) is recently approved Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/188 novel ingredient. Gaining comprehensive understanding house cricket paramount for fostering proper appreciation its potential This review aims provide and in‐depth information on cricket, covering various aspects such bioecology, nutritional value, health benefits, harvesting rearing, processing methods use Additionally, consumer acceptance will discussed specific why it gained approval in European Union also provided. The consumption crickets both feed. They are environmentally friendly rear, making them an attractive option human consumption. House particular, holds promise sustainable alternative traditional farming conventional sources due pharmaceutical properties. Different enhance potential. However, there regarding public acceptance, which can overcome through diverse techniques applications. Further research efforts needed expand application A. .
Language: Английский
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10Is Sustainable Consumption a Sufficient Motivator for Consumers to Adopt Meat Alternatives? A Consumer Perspective on Plant-Based, Cell-Culture-Derived, and Insect-Based Alternatives
Foods, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13(11), P. 1627 - 1627
Published: May 23, 2024
This study investigates consumer preference and acceptance of three meat alternatives—plant-based, lab-grown, insect-based—as sustainable choices to meet the demands a growing population evolving food systems. Insights were gathered from European consumers regarding their perceptions consumption patterns using mixed-methods approach. The approach employed questionnaire followed by focus group discussions conducted in Slovenia UK understand motivations barriers behind responses. chosen as they provided highest response rates have differing legislation. results show that plant-based alternatives are most familiar accepted option, while lab-grown insect-based products less lower rates. Moreover, although sustainability factors important consumers, not only concern; health nutrition primary motivators for choosing alternatives. These closely sensory appeal, pricing, natural, minimally processed options. Based on insights groups, strategies overcome should include targeted product categorisation placement, educational campaigns, effective use media, greater transparency information.
Language: Английский
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10Sustainable Protein Sources: Functional Analysis of Tenebrio molitor Hydrolysates and Attitudes of Consumers in Poland and Spain Toward Insect-Based Foods
Foods, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 14(2), P. 333 - 333
Published: Jan. 20, 2025
This study explores the potential of Tenebrio molitor protein hydrolysates as functional food ingredients, evaluating their bioactivity and consumer acceptance incorporation edible insects into across Poland Spain. By aligning technical advancements with preferences, this research bridges gap between laboratory innovation market feasibility, contributing to development sustainable foods. The optimized process enzyme hydrolysis using serine protease from Cucurbita ficifolia, thereby enhancing DPPH scavenging capacity increased 3.15 ± 0.53 8.17 0.62 µM Trolox/mL ABTS decolorization 4.29 0.01 10.29 after 5 h hydrolysis. Consumer surveys incorporating Food Neophobia, Insect Phobia, Entomophagy Scales revealed demographic cultural influences on entomophagy acceptance. Among respondents, 27.1% in 25.7% Spain had previously consumed insect-based products, while Polish participants showed a higher willingness adopt insect-enriched confirmed that enhances antioxidant activity T. factors significantly influence
Language: Английский
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1Adding cricket (Gryllus assimilis) flour in hybrid beef patties: physicochemical, technological and sensory challenges
International Journal of Food Science & Technology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 59(1), P. 450 - 459
Published: Nov. 11, 2023
Summary The effect of replacing partially lean meat (21.7% protein, 4.5% fat) with cricket ( Gryllus assimilis ) flour CF in the physicochemical, technological and sensory properties beef patties was evaluated. Four formulations were elaborated, a control 66% w/w (FC) others substitution at 10 (F10%), 15 (F15%) 20% (F20%) levels . Analysis chemical composition, shrinkage, cooking yield, moisture fat retention, pH, colour, lipid oxidation (TBARS), texture profile (Acceptance test CATA questions) performed. An increase content, retention observed products flour. Adding resulted softer lower shrinkage loss. FC lighter redder than TBARS values higher as addition increased, no difference among F10%. F10% had greater acceptance (scores above 8.0 7.0 for overall liking, respectively). By consumers linked descriptors associated such burger aroma, aroma juicy F15% F20% undesirable strange unpleasant bad dry appearance, sandy crumbly. results showed that could replace by fraction up to 10%, obtaining hybrid product appropriate characteristics.
Language: Английский
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14How Do Greeks Feel about Eating Insects? A Study of Consumer Perceptions and Preferences
Foods, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13(19), P. 3199 - 3199
Published: Oct. 8, 2024
Edible insects are considered among the most promising sustainable sources of protein to address predicted deficiency conventional food protein. Due their nutritional and environmental benefits, there is an increasing interest in ways could become part Western diet. Little known about Greek consumers' attitudes toward habit consuming as food. This study provides insight into preferences for insect-based products. The data were collected through online questionnaire (
Language: Английский
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4Shaping Attitudes Toward Sustainable Insect-Based Diets: The Role of Hope
Future Foods, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 10, P. 100493 - 100493
Published: Nov. 8, 2024
Language: Английский
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4Importance–Performance Map Analysis of the Drivers for the Acceptance of Genetically Modified Food with a Theory of Planned Behavior Groundwork
Foods, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 14(6), P. 932 - 932
Published: March 9, 2025
The revolution in biotechnology at the end of 20th century has improved agricultural productivity, reduced environmental impact, and enhanced food nutrition. However, genetically modified (GMF) consumption remains low, particularly European Union, including Spain. This study develops a GMF acceptance model based on Theory Planned Behavior, incorporating five key variables alongside gender age as control factors. Attitude-related include perceived benefit (PB) risk (PR). Perceived factors involve neophobia (PHOB) knowledge (KNOWL) about GMFs. Additionally, subjective norm (SN) is considered. Using sample 728 Spanish consumers, was validated, explaining 70% variance demonstrating strong predictive capability. results so PB, KNOWL, SN positively influence acceptance, whereas PR PHOB have negative effects. PB emerged most influential variables, which are also highlighted priorities importance-performance map analysis (IPMA). Based these findings, strategies been proposed to enhance benefits norms, potentially increasing acceptance. provides valuable insights into consumer behavior offers guidance for policymakers industry stakeholders promote adoption
Language: Английский
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0Sustainable Bites: Can Health Goal Framing and Perceived Sustainability Reduce the Impact of Food Neophobia on the Intention to Purchase Insect‐Based Products?
Journal of Sensory Studies, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 40(2)
Published: March 12, 2025
ABSTRACT Food neophobia inhibits consumer acceptance of insect‐based products due to unfamiliarity and insufficient information. Nevertheless, positive information imagery, emphasizing health benefits hedonic qualities, may lessen these barriers. Hence, Study 1 ( N = 543) investigated whether combining message with product imagery versus only positively influenced purchase intention for biscuits, food moderated the aforementioned effect. 2 805) explored messages highlighting healthy goals mitigated effect on perceived sustainability mediated this revealed a imagery; however, low moderately reduced In study 2, participants exposed were more prone attributed higher biscuits. Connecting visual representations, health‐related benefits, in marketing encourage purchases biscuits minimize neophobia. Practical applicationsThis offers important insights professionals companies looking promote products, an emerging niche facing challenges. results reveal that focus about enhance reduce Further, emphasis aspects could trigger curiosity interest, particularly Brazil, where are gaining visibility marketplace. Other practical strategies involve pairing ingredients familiar (e.g., snacks, protein bars), together transparent communication nutritional composition environmental advantages through example, fairs events, which further trust safety around products. These can of—and attenuate towards—insect‐based thus supporting development innovative sustainable industry.
Language: Английский
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0Disgust or curiosity? Acceptance of edible insects as food alternative in Poland
European Food Research and Technology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown
Published: Feb. 15, 2025
Language: Английский
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0Consumer alternative protein choice in climate change: temporal landmarks, self-transcendence, and mindset abstraction
Appetite, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 107974 - 107974
Published: March 1, 2025
Language: Английский
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