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Ueda H, Chiu YC. The eating model in contemporary Taiwan: Destructuration or a new insight into compressed food modernity in Asia. Appetite 2024; 199:107392. [PMID: 38705517 DOI: 10.1016/j.appet.2024.107392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2023] [Revised: 04/30/2024] [Accepted: 05/01/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024]
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In contemporary societies with diverse but often conflicting values attached to eating, it is important to scrutinise what eating well means to a given population. While such attempts have been pioneered, mostly in Western countries, Asia has been rarely explored. Moreover, food scholars in Western countries have called for in-depth analysis of the impacts of food modernisation on our everyday eating models, but empirical data about Asia and its implications for the plurality of food modernisation have been limited. To narrow this knowledge gap, we replicated Ueda's previous survey in Japan by utilising the same web-based questionnaire in a study of the Taiwanese population (n = 920, aged 20-69) to elucidate their eating model across all dimensions; that is, not only meal content but also the temporal, spatial, social, qualitative and affective facets. It was found that, similarly to other parts of the world, the Taiwanese have experienced the so-called 'destructuration' of their eating model, including two out of five habitually skipping meals; one out of four eating out 14 times or more in a week; and three out of five eating alone for breakfast. The destructuration also extended to their dietary norms, which marked a sharp contrast with other countries, such as Japan and France, where many eaters experience dilemmas due to high ideals and reality. We argue that this interesting phenomenon is due to the 'compressed' food modernity that Taiwan experienced. This study is the first attempt to provide comprehensive data about the eating model in Taiwan. Further empirical studies, particularly in other Asian regions, are expected to advance our thinking about a complex relationship between food modernity and well-being.
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- Haruka Ueda
- Institute for Advanced Studies on Asia, University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-0033, Japan.
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- National Taiwan University, Department of Bio-Industry Communication and Development, 1, Sec. 4, Roosevelt Rd, Taipei, 106 Taiwan.
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Costa MJ, Sousa I, Pinto Moura A, Teixeira JA, Cunha LM. Food Fraud Conceptualization: An Exploratory Study with Portuguese Consumers. J Food Prot 2024; 87:100301. [PMID: 38740141 DOI: 10.1016/j.jfp.2024.100301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2023] [Revised: 05/04/2024] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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Food fraud refers to deceptive practices conducted for economic gain, and incidents of such fraud are often reported in the media and scientific literature. However, little is known about how European consumers perceive food fraud. To address this gap, a study explored Portuguese consumers' knowledge and perceptions of food fraud using qualitative methods such as free word association and semi-structured interviews. For this research, 340 participants were recruited, providing 911 valid words, classified into categories, major categories, and dimensions. Differences between consumers' previous exposure to food fraud and sociodemographic characteristics were explored. Additionally, other thirty-six participants were selected and interviewed, following a semi-structured guide. Interviews were transcribed, coded, and analyzed using a thematic analysis procedure. The results suggest that Portuguese consumers view food fraud as a morally reprehensible deception and are aware of its causes and impacts. However, not all consumers know the different forms of food fraud or the types of products vulnerable to fraud. Among the most repeated words were "deception", "expiration date", and "falsification". Despite this food fraud awareness, most consumers believed they were not exposed to food fraud and stated that they do not conduct daily practices to reduce exposure to it. Following the chi-square and Mann-Whitney tests, significant differences (p ≤ 0.05) were identified between participants exposed and not exposed to food fraud. The study also found that consumers with higher education and self-reported exposure to food fraud had a better understanding of the issue. This study provides insights for quantitative research on consumer perceptions and beliefs about food fraud to explore further vulnerable food categories and types of food fraud in real-world scenarios.
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- Maria João Costa
- GreenUPorto- Sustainable Agrifood Production Research Centre/INOV4Agro, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal; DGAOT, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal; Faculty of Nutrition and Food Sciences, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- GreenUPorto- Sustainable Agrifood Production Research Centre/INOV4Agro, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal; DGAOT, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal; CEB - Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal; LABBELS -Associated Laboratory, Braga, Guimarães, Portugal
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- GreenUPorto- Sustainable Agrifood Production Research Centre/INOV4Agro, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal; DCeT, Universidade Aberta, Porto, Portugal
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- CEB - Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal; LABBELS -Associated Laboratory, Braga, Guimarães, Portugal
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- GreenUPorto- Sustainable Agrifood Production Research Centre/INOV4Agro, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal; DGAOT, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal.
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Di Vita G, Zanchini R, Spina D, Vastola A, D'Amico M, Caracciolo F. Simply red? The effects of distinct colours and sustainable production methods on the consumers' preferences for healthier sweet peppers. Heliyon 2024; 10:e28661. [PMID: 38644900 PMCID: PMC11031798 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e28661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/23/2024] Open
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The purpose of this paper is to thoroughly assess the value of colours in consumers' preferences for sweet peppers, and the association with more sustainable methods of production in the consumers' minds. Furthermore, this study provides novel insights into the influence of colours on the willingness to pay (WTP) for vegetables. It explores the interplay between colours, food attributes, and socio-demographic characteristics among consumers, marking the first attempt to examine this relationship comprehensively. A discrete choice experiment, based on consumers' preferences for sweet pepper attributes (price, colour, and production method), was implemented and a Seemingly Unrelated Regression model was then applied to evaluate the willingness to pay for different colours. The study has revealed that different colours provide consumers with different utilities and WTP in the choices of potential healthier foods. In addition, gender, age, education and number of family components play a role in affecting consumers' WTP of food linked to colour. Finally, it was found that consumers' knowledge for certain pepper colours with different antioxidant contents is interrelated. This study introduces several novelties, in particular a positive correlation between interest in antioxidants and colours was found, suggesting that interest in healthy food properties might move consumers towards a specific sensory choice.
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- Giuseppe Di Vita
- Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment (Di3A), University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural, Forest and Food Science (DISAFA), University of Turin, Grugliasco, Italy
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- Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment (Di3A), University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Agriculture, University of Naples Federico II, Portici, Italy
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- Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment (Di3A), University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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García-Barrón SE, Romero-Medina A, Chombo-Morales P, Villanueva-Rodríguez S. Structural analysis of whey representation between rural and urban populations in western Mexico. Food Res Int 2024; 182:114162. [PMID: 38519186 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2024.114162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2023] [Revised: 02/08/2024] [Accepted: 02/17/2024] [Indexed: 03/24/2024]
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Whey is a by-product derived from cheese making. Despite being rich in nutrients, it is little used, it even represents a problem form the environment in Mexico. In this sense, it is important to know the meanings that are associated with this term, especially when it is intended to develop new products from this by-product. The objective of this work was to analyze the representation of the term whey in rural and urban populations through the Central core Theory. Additionally, the relationship between gender-place of residence with the evoked word is explored. Therefore, three hundred and sixty people (from rural and urban areas) were interviewed face to face in two areas in the western region of Mexico. Word association test was carried out, using "whey" as stimulus; the associated words were ordered according to their importance; the polarity index of each associated word was evaluated. The most frequently mentioned words were analyzed based on their frequency of mention and average importance to identify the conceptual structure of the concept representation. The results show and influence of the place of residence on the conceptual structure. Rural participants tend to generate more words with negative connotations, while the central elements of urban consumers are mainly related to dairy products. When comparing consumers by gender, rural and urban women associate "whey" with aspects of both the production process and dairy products. In the case of men, those from the urban zone, relate to aspects related to nutrition, dairy products and nutrients. In contrast, men from the rural area relate whey mainly to negative aspects such as pollution. The study confirms that there is a link between the place of residence and the conformation of the conceptual structure, where the gender-region relationship influences the definition of the term "whey".
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- S E García-Barrón
- Biotecnología Industrial, Centro de Investigación y Asistencia en Tecnología y Diseño del Estado de Jalisco, Camino Arenero #. 1227, El Bajío, CP 45019 Zapopan, Jal, Mexico.
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- Sensory Smart Services, Sierra Leona #2115, int. 23, Independencia Infonavit, CP 44240 Guadalajara, Jal, Mexico.
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- Unidad de Tecnología Alimentaria, Centro de Investigación y Asistencia en Tecnología y Diseño del Estado de Jalisco, Camino Arenero #. 1227, El Bajío, CP 45019 Zapopan, Jal, Mexico.
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- Unidad de Tecnología Alimentaria, Centro de Investigación y Asistencia en Tecnología y Diseño del Estado de Jalisco, Av. Normalistas #800, Colinas de la Normal, CP 44270 Guadalajara, Jal, Mexico.
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Lizcano-Prada J, Maestre-Matos M, Mesias FJ, Lami O, Giray H, Özçiçek Dölekoğlu C, Bamoi AGA, Martínez-Carrasco F. Does Consumers' Cultural Background Affect How They Perceive and Engage in Food Sustainability? A Cross-Cultural Study. Foods 2024; 13:311. [PMID: 38254612 PMCID: PMC10814856 DOI: 10.3390/foods13020311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2023] [Revised: 01/11/2024] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Motivated by the evolving global food landscape and its detrimental impacts on society, the environment, and health, this research aims to understand consumer perceptions, preferences and involvement regarding sustainable food products and consumption practices. To this aim, three countries were chosen for their distinct economic, cultural, and demographic differences (Spain, Türkiye, and Colombia), enabling an exploration of how these factors influence sustainability perceptions. The results show high levels of awareness, knowledge, consumption, and willingness to switch to more sustainable habits, although differences between countries were also found (price sensitivity in Spain and demand for information regarding sustainable food in Colombia). In addition, a group of consumers has been identified that is influenced by health, shows positive behaviours and perceptions towards sustainable food, and is not price sensitive. The study is significant, as it addresses the information gap between consumers, producers, and policymakers regarding sustainable food awareness. It seeks to provide insights into cultural influences on sustainability perceptions and aims to assist in developing educational programs and policies to promote sustainable consumption.
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- Julieth Lizcano-Prada
- Facultad de Ciencias Económicas y Empresariales, Universidad del Magdalena, Santa Marta 470004, Colombia; (J.L.-P.); (M.M.-M.)
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- Facultad de Ciencias Económicas y Empresariales, Universidad del Magdalena, Santa Marta 470004, Colombia; (J.L.-P.); (M.M.-M.)
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- Escuela de Ingenierías Agrarias, Universidad de Extremadura, 06007 Badajoz, Spain;
- Instituto Universitario de Investigación en Recursos Agrarios, Universidad de Extremadura, 06007 Badajoz, Spain
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- Escuela de Ingenierías Agrarias, Universidad de Extremadura, 06007 Badajoz, Spain;
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- Department of Agricultural Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, Eskisehir Osmangazi University (ESOGU), 26160 Odunpazarı, Türkiye;
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- Department of Marketing, Faculty of Business Administration, Adana Alparslan Türkeş Science and Technology University, 01250 Adana, Türkiye;
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- Department of Agricultural Economics, Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences, Akdeniz University, 07058 Antalya, Türkiye;
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- Department of Applied Economics, Facultad de Economía y Empresa, Universidad de Murcia, 30100 Murcia, Spain;
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Souza Olegario L, González-Mohino A, Estévez M, Madruga MS, Ventanas S. Emotional response to healthier foods: Influence of culture and health consciousness. J Food Sci 2023; 88:5248-5265. [PMID: 37942944 DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.16824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2023] [Revised: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 10/18/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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Sugar, salt, and fat content in processed products are important concerns for consumers. Hence, alternative "healthy" versions of conventional foods such as chocolate, potato chips, and yogurt are offered. This work aimed to define the emotional response of consumers from different cultural backgrounds (Spain vs. Brazil) evoked by healthier versions of conventional products and the relationship between hedonic responses and health consciousness. A total of 186 Brazilian and 152 Spanish consumers participated in this online cross-cultural study. Participants answered a Health Consciousness Questionnaire and an emotional check-all-that-applies questionnaire using picture stimuli of conventional chocolate, potato chips, and yogurt and their healthier versions with less sugar, salt, and fat content, respectively. The Brazilians' emotional responses were more diverse for all stimuli compared to the Spaniards'. However, participants from both cultures rated an average of "slightly agree" on the health consciousness scale; a higher level of consumption, liking, and willingness to buy; and a higher frequency of positive emotional terms for the stimuli of conventional products compared to their healthier versions. A higher frequency of evocation of "active" is strongly associated with higher levels of health consciousness. Strategic actions by the food industry and government must consider cultural, emotional, and health-conscious factors to encourage the consumption of healthier foods. PRACTICAL APPLICATION: Food manufacturers can use the information obtained from this study to create healthier versions of their products that appeal to consumers' emotional responses and health consciousness levels. The findings can assist in designing strategic actions to promote healthier food consumption by emphasizing the benefits of healthier food choices and making them more appealing to consumers. The methodology employed in this study can also be applied to further studies aimed to assess emotional responses to food stimuli across different cultures.
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- Lary Souza Olegario
- Post-Graduate Program in Food Science and Technology, Department of Food Engineering, Technology Centre, Federal University of Paraiba, João Pessoa, Paraiba, Brazil
- IPROCAR Research Institute, TECAL Research Group, Universidad de Extremadura, Cáceres, Spain
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- IPROCAR Research Institute, TECAL Research Group, Universidad de Extremadura, Cáceres, Spain
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- IPROCAR Research Institute, TECAL Research Group, Universidad de Extremadura, Cáceres, Spain
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- Post-Graduate Program in Food Science and Technology, Department of Food Engineering, Technology Centre, Federal University of Paraiba, João Pessoa, Paraiba, Brazil
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- IPROCAR Research Institute, TECAL Research Group, Universidad de Extremadura, Cáceres, Spain
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Vaqué-Crusellas C, González-Carrasco M, Casas F. The relationship between subjective well-being and food: a qualitative study based on children's perspectives. Int J Qual Stud Health Well-being 2023; 18:2189218. [PMID: 36896490 PMCID: PMC10013481 DOI: 10.1080/17482631.2023.2189218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/11/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Despite the lack of consensus regarding which life satisfaction domains should be included in the study of children's subjective well-being (SWB), some domains are frequently considered, such as satisfaction with health. However, some others, such as satisfaction with food, are barely taken into account, despite the impact eating habits have on children's health and well-being. We adopt a qualitative approach to explore the role food plays in children's SWB, providing for a more in-depth analysis of children's perceptions and evaluations on a still insufficiently known domain of life satisfaction. METHOD Sixteen discussion groups were held with 112 Spanish students (10-12 years old) from six schools. The transcripts were analy sed and themes reflecting the key concepts were defined using reflexive thematic analysis. RESULTS Five themes emerged from the children's discourses on the relationship between food and SWB: health, pleasure, emotions, commensality-i.e., eating together-and food-empowerment-thus offering new insights from children's perspectives. CONCLUSION Almost all of the participants established a relationship between their SWB and their eating behaviour, meaning that, within the challenges facing public health, SWB must be taken into account when promoting healthy eating programmes for children. Also, group discussion is found to be a very powerful tool for exploring topics with subjective connotations among child populations.
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- Cristina Vaqué-Crusellas
- Department of Social Sciences and Community Health, Centre for Health and Social Care Research (CESS), University of Vic - Central University of Catalonia, Vic, Spain
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- Faculty of Education and Social Sciences, Department of Psychology, University Andrés Bello, Santiago, Chile
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Jaeger SR, Vidal L, Chheang SL, Ares G. Dimensions of food-related wellbeing and their relative importance among New Zealand consumers: A quasi-replication and extension approach. Appetite 2023:106613. [PMID: 37290719 DOI: 10.1016/j.appet.2023.106613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2023] [Revised: 05/06/2023] [Accepted: 05/20/2023] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Research into perceived wellbeing (WB) can improve understanding of consumer food choices and support development of strategies to promote healthier and more sustainable eating habits. In this research, using online studies, food-related WB was explored among New Zealand consumers. In a "quasi-replication" of Jaeger, Prescott, and Worch (2022), Study 1 uncovered word associations to different WB-related terms ('Sense of wellbeing,' 'Lack of wellbeing,' 'Feeling good,' 'Feeling bad/unhappy,' 'Satisfied with life,' and 'Dissatisfied with life') with 912 participants in a between-subjects design. The results confirmed the multidimensional nature of WB, and the need to consider positive and negative aspects of food-related WB, as well as differences linked to physical, emotional, and spiritual WB. Drawing on Study 1, 13 characteristics of food-related WB were identified, and in Study 2 their importance for feeling a 'Sense of wellbeing' and 'Satisfied with life' was determined with 1206 participants using a between-subjects design. In a further extension, Study 2 also adopted a product-specific perspective and explored the associations of, and importance, for 16 different foods and beverages to food-related WB. Based on Best-Worst Scaling and penalty/lift analysis, the four most important characteristics overall were 'Is good quality,' 'Is healthy,' 'Is fresh,' and 'Is tasty,' with the nuance that healthiness contributed most to feeling a 'Sense of wellbeing' while good quality contributed most to feeling 'Satisfied with life.' The associations to individual foods and beverages underscored that food-related WB is a complex construct arising from an overall evaluation of the different effects of foods (including physical health, social and spiritual aspects of food consumption) and their short-term effects on food-related behaviour. Contextual and individual differences in perceptions of WB in relation to food deserve further investigation.
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- Sara R Jaeger
- Vescor Research, 2900, Hellerup, Copenhagen, Denmark; The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited, 120 Mt Albert Road, Private Bag 92169, Victoria Street West, Auckland, New Zealand.
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- Sensometrics & Consumer Science, Instituto Polo Tecnológico de Pando, Facultad de Química, Universidad de la República, By Pass de Rutas 8 y 101 s/n. CP 91000. Pando, Canelones, Uruguay
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- The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited, 120 Mt Albert Road, Private Bag 92169, Victoria Street West, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Sensometrics & Consumer Science, Instituto Polo Tecnológico de Pando, Facultad de Química, Universidad de la República, By Pass de Rutas 8 y 101 s/n. CP 91000. Pando, Canelones, Uruguay
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Thivel D, Oustric P, Beaulieu K, Moore H, Bonjean L, Loglisci J, Georges M, Miyashita M, Boirie Y, Pereira B, Finlayson G. Development, sensitivity and reliability of a French version of the Leeds Food Preference Questionnaire (LFPQ-fr) for the evaluation of food preferences and reward. Physiol Behav 2023; 267:114187. [PMID: 37080481 DOI: 10.1016/j.physbeh.2023.114187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Revised: 04/02/2023] [Accepted: 04/09/2023] [Indexed: 04/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND . There is a growing global interest in the evaluation of food reward, necessitating the adaptation of culturally appropriate instruments for use in empirical studies. This work presents the development and validation of a culturally adapted French version of the Leeds Food Preference Questionnaire (LFPQ-fr). METHODS . The LFPQ-fr was developed and validated in healthy-weight adults using the following systematic approach: i) selection and validation of appropriate food pictures; ii) linguistic translation of liking and wanting constructs in the target population (n=430; 81% female; 42.2 ± 12.7 years); iii) validation of the sensitivity and reliability of the task performed in a fasted state and in response to a standardized test meal (n=50; 50% female; 30.0 ± 8.4 years). RESULTS . During the first and second phases, the nutritional and perceptual validation of culturally appropriate food pictures and pertinent reward constructs, respectively, was demonstrated in a healthy-weight French sample. Findings from the third phase indicated that all food reward components were sensitive to the test meal and showed moderate to high agreement in both fasted (Lin's CCC =.72-.94) and fed (Lin's CCC = .53-.80) appetitive states between visit 1 (V1) and visit (V2). Except for explicit liking fat bias, all primary outcomes were statistically consistent in fasted and fed states between V1 and V2. Changes in fat and taste biases in response to a standardized meal for all primary outcomes were also consistent between V1 and V2 except for explicit liking fat bias (Lin's CCC = .49- .72). CONCLUSION . The LFPQ-fr developed and tested in this study is a reproducible and reliable method to assess food reward in both the fasted and fed states in a healthy-weight French population.
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- D Thivel
- Laboratory of the Metabolic Adaptations to Exercise under Physiological and Pathological Conditions (AME2P), Clermont Auvergne University, Clermont-Ferrand, France..
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- Appetite Control Energy Balance Group, School of Psychology, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, UK
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- Appetite Control Energy Balance Group, School of Psychology, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, UK
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- Laboratory of the Metabolic Adaptations to Exercise under Physiological and Pathological Conditions (AME2P), Clermont Auvergne University, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Laboratory of the Metabolic Adaptations to Exercise under Physiological and Pathological Conditions (AME2P), Clermont Auvergne University, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine and Intensive Care Unit, Constitutive Reference Center for Rare Pulmonary Diseases, University Hospital, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, Burgundy University, Dijon, France; Centre des Sciences du Goût et de l'Alimentation, AgroSup Dijon, CNRS UMR6265, INRAE UMR 1324, Université de Bourgogne Franche Comté, Dijon, France
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine and Intensive Care Unit, Constitutive Reference Center for Rare Pulmonary Diseases, University Hospital, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, Burgundy University, Dijon, France; Centre des Sciences du Goût et de l'Alimentation, AgroSup Dijon, CNRS UMR6265, INRAE UMR 1324, Université de Bourgogne Franche Comté, Dijon, France
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- Faculty of Sport Sciences, Waseda University, Saitama 359-1192, Japan
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- CSO-CALORIS, CHU Clermont-Ferrand, Clermont-Ferrand, France; Department of Human Nutrition, CHU Clermont-Ferrand, Clermont-Ferrand, France.
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- Biostatistics Unit, DRCI, CHU Clermont-Ferrand, Clermont-Ferrand, France.
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- Appetite Control Energy Balance Group, School of Psychology, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, UK
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Body Composition, Nutritional Intake Assessment, and Perceptions about Diet for Health and Performance: An Exploratory Study for Senior Futsal Players. Nutrients 2023; 15:nu15061428. [PMID: 36986158 PMCID: PMC10055704 DOI: 10.3390/nu15061428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2023] [Revised: 03/11/2023] [Accepted: 03/14/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2023] Open
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This study aims to assess the body composition and nutritional intake of senior male futsal players from the II Futsal Division—Azores Series and explore their individual viewpoints regarding the benefits and barriers of healthy eating and performance. Two groups were identified: those who only completed the sociodemographic questionnaire and the anthropometric data (Group 1, n = 48), and those who additionally had their food intake assessed using three 24-h dietary recalls and were interviewed (Group 2, n = 20). Although most of the players have a healthy body composition, those from Group 2 had a significantly higher Body Mass Index, showing that they are under “pre-obesity”, and have a higher percentage of body fat compared to the players from Group 1. Findings from the nutritional intake assessment revealed that players from Group 2 met dietary recommendations for protein, but not for energy and carbohydrate, and they slightly exceeded recommendations for fat. Findings from the interviews revealed that most of these players reported low levels of satisfaction with their sport performance, explained by their deviation from a healthy eating practice in their daily lives. They recognized the need to alter their diets, identifying food items that should be taken and avoided.
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Pennanen K, Ollila S, Mamia P, Sihvonen J. Not just the motives - The mediating role of perceived health-related value when predicting likelihood of buying plant-based drinkable snacks. FUTURE FOODS 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fufo.2023.100227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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Adaptation and Validation of the Well-Being Related to Food Questionnaire (Well-BFQ©) for the French-Speaking General Adult Population of Québec, Canada. Nutrients 2023; 15:nu15051128. [PMID: 36904130 PMCID: PMC10005551 DOI: 10.3390/nu15051128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Revised: 02/17/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2023] [Indexed: 03/03/2023] Open
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Efforts to develop effective strategies that improve dietary intake are needed; however, this improvement in diet quality must not be at the expense of well-being. The Well-Being related to Food Questionnaire (Well-BFQ©) is a tool that has been developed in France to comprehensively measure food well-being. Even though the same language is spoken in France and in Québec, cultural and linguistic differences are present, which supports the importance of adapting and validating this tool before its use in the Québec population. This study aimed to adapt and validate the Well-BFQ© for the French-speaking general adult population of Québec, Canada. The Well-BFQ© underwent a full linguistic adaptation process, including an expert panel adaptation step, a pretest among 30 French-speaking adult (18-65 years) Quebecers, and a final proofreading. The questionnaire was thereafter administered to 203 French-speaking adult Quebecers (49.3% females, MAGE = 34.9, SD = 13.5; 88.2% Caucasians; 54.2% with a university degree). The exploratory factor analysis showed a two-factor structure: (1) food well-being related to physical and psychological health (27 items) and (2) food well-being related to symbolic/pleasure of food (32 items). Internal consistency was adequate, with a Cronbach's α of 0.92 and 0.93, respectively, for the subscales, and 0.94 for the total scale. The total food well-being score, as well as the two subscale scores, were associated with psychological and eating-related variables in expected directions. Overall, the adapted version of the Well-BFQ© was found to be a valid instrument to measure food well-being in the French-speaking general adult population of Québec, Canada.
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Rojas-Rivas E, Thomé-Ortiz H, Espinoza-Ortega A. A Preliminary Study on the Validity and Stability of Projective Methods: An Application of the Structural Approach of Social Representations with Traditional Mexican Cheeses. Foods 2022; 11:foods11243959. [PMID: 36553701 PMCID: PMC9777554 DOI: 10.3390/foods11243959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2022] [Revised: 11/29/2022] [Accepted: 11/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Projective methods are qualitative tools used to study food consumer behavior. In recent years, there has been an increase in studies that use these tools to analyze consumer behavior, particularly with the word association (WA) technique. However, one of the challenges in using these methods is the stability and validity of the data. This research aimed to obtain preliminary information on the stability and validity of the associations generated by consumers with the WA technique, using the structural approach of social representations. For this, two studies were carried out; for the first study, a face-to-face survey was carried out in which 89 consumers participated, who wrote the first words that came to mind with the stimulus “Aculco” on a ballot paper. For the second study, 122 consumers completed the same task as in the first study; however, the participants were recruited from an online survey. A random sample (n = 50) of both studies was selected to explore the stability and validity of the results. In the three study samples, the words were grouped into categories and analyzed through the structural approach of social representations. The frequency of mention of the identified categories was compared with the chi-square test and the average position (AP) and the Cognitive Salience Index (CSI) were calculated. Prototype maps were built to study the structure of the categories according to the central core and peripheral areas. Cluster analysis was performed to corroborate the structure of the representations. Finally, multiple factor analysis (MFA) was performed to determine the similarity of the results obtained from the three samples using the RV coefficient. No statistical differences (p > 0.05) were identified in most of the representations (n = 11) generated from the WA task. Furthermore, the representation “Cheese and dairy products” was positioned in the central core of the three maps. The APs and the CSIs of each representation were similar in the three study samples. The RV coefficient (≥0.80) indicated similarity in the representations obtained. Results of this research can be useful for future studies that attempt to compare the stability and validity of the information based on qualitative and more flexible methodologies. Some methodological implications related to the validity and stability of projective methods are discussed.
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Zafar MZ, Shi X, Yang H, Abbas J, Chen J. The Impact of Interpretive Packaged Food Labels on Consumer Purchase Intention: The Comparative Analysis of Efficacy and Inefficiency of Food Labels. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph192215098. [PMID: 36429827 PMCID: PMC9690506 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192215098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2022] [Revised: 11/08/2022] [Accepted: 11/11/2022] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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The objectives of this study are twofold. Firstly, the current study elucidates the impact and efficacy of food labels in developing consumers' attitudes and intentions towards the selection of nutritional food. Secondly, the inefficacy of labels in developing consumers' attitudes and intentions towards healthy packaged food selection is demonstrated. The supportive theories of the current model are those of reasoned action and protection motivation. The data of 797 respondents have been collected from four major grocery stores in Pakistan. The structural equation model has been employed for the analysis of data. The results indicate that the efficacy of food labels has a positive significant effect on attitudes towards familiar and unfamiliar foods. In contrast to this, inefficacy in labelling has shown a positive significant effect on familiar foods but is insignificant for unfamiliar foods. The user-friendly food labels significantly affect unfamiliar foods in terms promoting consumer attitudes. Reciprocally, the inefficacy of labels creates a hindrance to the reading of unfamiliar labels while purchasing food items. The study findings reveal the fact that food label information and its format influences consumer attitudes and intentions at the point of purchase.
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- Business School, Shandong Jianzhu University, Jinan 250101, China
- Institute of Business Administration, Shandong University of Finance and Economics, Jinan 250014, China
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- Business School, Shandong Jianzhu University, Jinan 250101, China
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- School of Media and Communication & Antai College of Economics and Management, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- School of Economics and Management (Cooperative College), Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao 266109, China
- Correspondence:
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Jaeger SR, Vidal L, Chheang SL, Ares G. Consumer conceptualisations of food-related wellbeing: An exploration of wellbeing-related terms in four industrialised countries. Appetite 2022; 179:106286. [PMID: 36038074 DOI: 10.1016/j.appet.2022.106286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2022] [Revised: 08/19/2022] [Accepted: 08/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Perceived (or subjective) wellbeing is regarded as key to understanding consumer food choices and the development of strategies to promote desirable eating habits. Yet, in-depth understanding of the specific factors that contribute to people's perceived wellbeing across cultures is lacking. These factors motivated the present research that used word associations to conduct an exploratory analysis of consumer conceptualisations of food-related wellbeing (WB). Adults (n = 4945) living in the United Kingdom, Australia, Singapore or Germany, speaking respectively, English or German, took part in the study. Health, pleasure, food quality, positive emotions and social aspects of food consumption were the main associations with food-related wellbeing. Absence hereof was associated with unhealthiness, disgust, negative emotions and poor mental health. The differences in these main associations emphasised the importance of exploring wellbeing, as well as lack hereof. Not doing so leads to an incomplete understanding of this multidimensional construct. The research was conducted with four terms related to wellbeing (each in their positive and negative versions): 'sense of wellbeing' and 'lack of wellbeing', 'feeling good' and 'feeling bad/unhappy', 'satisfied with life' and 'dissatisfied with life' and 'fulfilled in life' and 'unfulfilled in life'. Because these different terms gave rise to different wellbeing associations, researchers in this area must choose their empirical approach with care. The terms 'sense of wellbeing' and 'feeling good' tended to more frequently give rise to health-related associations. Conversely, 'satisfied with life' and 'fulfilled in life' tended to more frequently give rise to positive spiritual and emotional associations of food-related wellbeing. The main conceptualisations of food-related wellbeing were cross-culturally similar, but extension of the present research to other Asian countries was recommended based on several differences between Singaporean participants and those from other countries. In ethnically diverse countries like Singapore, further within-country investigations of different cultures also have merit.
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- Sara R Jaeger
- The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited, 120 Mt Albert Road, Private Bag, 92169, Victoria Street West, Auckland, New Zealand.
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- Sensometrics & Consumer Science, Instituto Polo Tecnológico de Pando, Facultad de Química, Universidad de La República, By Pass de Rutas 8 y 101 S/n, CP 91000, Pando, Canelones, Uruguay
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- The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited, 120 Mt Albert Road, Private Bag, 92169, Victoria Street West, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Sensometrics & Consumer Science, Instituto Polo Tecnológico de Pando, Facultad de Química, Universidad de La República, By Pass de Rutas 8 y 101 S/n, CP 91000, Pando, Canelones, Uruguay
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López-Mas L, Claret A, Stancu V, Brunsø K, Peral I, Santa Cruz E, Krystallis A, Guerrero L. Making Full Use of Qualitative Data to Generate New Fish Product Ideas through Co-Creation with Consumers: A Methodological Approach. Foods 2022; 11:foods11152287. [PMID: 35954053 PMCID: PMC9368336 DOI: 10.3390/foods11152287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2022] [Revised: 07/27/2022] [Accepted: 07/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Co-creation is a process that directly involves different stakeholders in the idea generation phase of a new product development process. A pool of 112 new aquaculture fish product ideas was obtained by applying a combination of creative and projective techniques to the co-creation process with consumers in six focus groups conducted in three European countries (Germany, France, and Spain). The subjectivity of qualitative data analysis (e.g., focus groups) is one of its recognised disadvantages. To overcome this drawback, a combination of specialised software (i.e., Alceste), along with word frequency, co-occurrence, and context checking, was applied to provide a different approach to data analyses in qualitative studies. The method identified the most salient dimensions behind the participants’ discourse (naturalness, quality, ethics, price, and health) and inferred the importance those dimensions had for them, thus proving the existence of a correlation of 0.7 between what the participants said (frequency of mention) and what they liked the most (importance). Overall, the exploratory approach proposed is deemed useful for drawing key conclusions from qualitative research, thus offering an alternative to traditional content analysis. In future, the results obtained may be useful for selecting the co-created ideas with the greatest potential to be well received in the market.
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- Laura López-Mas
- Food Quality and Technology, Institute of Agrifood Research and Technology (IRTA), Finca Camps i Armet, s/n, 17121 Monells, Spain; (L.L.-M.); (A.C.)
- Department of Agri-Food Engineering and Biotechnology (DEAB), Baix Llobregat Campus, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), Building D4, st/Esteve Terradas, 8, 08860 Castelldefels, Spain
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- Food Quality and Technology, Institute of Agrifood Research and Technology (IRTA), Finca Camps i Armet, s/n, 17121 Monells, Spain; (L.L.-M.); (A.C.)
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- MAPP Centre, Department of Management, Aarhus BSS, Aarhus University (AU), Fuglesangs Allé 4, 8210 Aarhus, Denmark; (V.S.); (K.B.)
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- MAPP Centre, Department of Management, Aarhus BSS, Aarhus University (AU), Fuglesangs Allé 4, 8210 Aarhus, Denmark; (V.S.); (K.B.)
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- AZTI, Food Research, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), Parque Tecnológico de Bizkaia, Astondo Bidea, Edificio 609, 48160 Derio, Spain; (I.P.); (E.S.C.)
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- AZTI, Food Research, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), Parque Tecnológico de Bizkaia, Astondo Bidea, Edificio 609, 48160 Derio, Spain; (I.P.); (E.S.C.)
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- Centre of Excellence in Food, Tourism and Leisure, American College of Greece (ACG), Gravias 6, 15342 Athens, Greece;
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- Food Quality and Technology, Institute of Agrifood Research and Technology (IRTA), Finca Camps i Armet, s/n, 17121 Monells, Spain; (L.L.-M.); (A.C.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +34-97-263-0052 (ext. 1494)
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Cabral D, Fonseca SC, Moura AP, Oliveira JC, Cunha LM. Conceptualization of Rice with Low Glycaemic Index: Perspectives from the Major European Consumers. Foods 2022; 11:foods11142172. [PMID: 35885415 PMCID: PMC9319176 DOI: 10.3390/foods11142172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2022] [Revised: 07/19/2022] [Accepted: 07/19/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Rice and cereal consumption has become a concern for consumers due to usually high glycaemic indexes (GI), which is a critical issue for a balanced and healthy diet. Therefore, the development of new products with low GI is an important target of the industry, particularly in countries with high consumption. This study assesses consumers’ perceptions about “rice” and “rice with low GI” and evaluates the effect of consumers’ rice consumption profiles through the application of a free word association technique in a structured self-administered electronic questionnaire with 256 Portuguese consumers (the European market with the highest per capita consumption of rice by far). The frequency of rice consumption was evaluated, and the consumption profile was determined through a hierarchical cluster analysis, with 9% identified as daily consumers. The response words were categorized by the triangulation technique, and the association between the word categories and dimensions, sociodemographic characteristics, and consumption profile were determined. Respondents most frequently associated “rice” with rice dishes, its sensory attributes, and nutrition, highlighting the satisfaction of nutritional and hedonic needs. Consumers revealed positive expectations in relation to the functionality of “rice with low GI”. The consumers’ rice consumption profiles, sex, age, and educational levels influenced their perception towards “rice“ and “rice with low GI”. This study provides important insights for the industry to develop a consumer-oriented, low GI rice product.
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- Diva Cabral
- GreenUPorto—Sustainable Agrifood Production Research Centre/Inov4Agro, Rua da Agrária 747, 4485-646 Vila do Conde, Portugal; (D.C.); (S.C.F.); (A.P.M.)
- DGAOT, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, 4485-646 Vila do Conde, Portugal
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- GreenUPorto—Sustainable Agrifood Production Research Centre/Inov4Agro, Rua da Agrária 747, 4485-646 Vila do Conde, Portugal; (D.C.); (S.C.F.); (A.P.M.)
- DGAOT, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, 4485-646 Vila do Conde, Portugal
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- GreenUPorto—Sustainable Agrifood Production Research Centre/Inov4Agro, Rua da Agrária 747, 4485-646 Vila do Conde, Portugal; (D.C.); (S.C.F.); (A.P.M.)
- DCeT, Universidade Aberta, 4200-055 Porto, Portugal
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- School of Engineering and Architecture, University College Cork, College Road, T12 YN60 Cork, Ireland;
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- GreenUPorto—Sustainable Agrifood Production Research Centre/Inov4Agro, Rua da Agrária 747, 4485-646 Vila do Conde, Portugal; (D.C.); (S.C.F.); (A.P.M.)
- DGAOT, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, 4485-646 Vila do Conde, Portugal
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Rojas-Rivas E, Espinoza-Ortega A, Thomé-Ortiz H, Cuffia F. More than words! A narrative review of the use of the projective technique of word association in the studies of food consumer behavior: Methodological and theoretical implications. Food Res Int 2022; 156:111124. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2022.111124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2021] [Revised: 03/08/2022] [Accepted: 03/09/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Food pleasure across nations: A comparison of the drivers between Chinese and Danish populations. Food Qual Prefer 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodqual.2021.104493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Gallen C, Pantin-Sohier G, Oliveira D. How can the design thinking process improve an innovative insect-based food experience? INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD DESIGN 2022. [DOI: 10.1386/ijfd_00035_1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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This work set out to show that the novel problem-solving process called design thinking (DT) can advance the acceptance and consumption of insects as food. The DT approach involving a multidisciplinary team comprised three stages: (1) an exploratory evaluation through questionnaires
to raise consumer empathy, (2) an ideation stage to enable visualization and rapid prototyping, which resulted in the creation of twelve food products using mealworm larva and cricket flour and (3) an experimentation stage, where the five most promising ideas (packaging and products) were
selected and tested on consumers. Four consumption trends were identified: vegetarianism (intellectual), challenge (social relationship), luxury (emotional) and sport (health). Prototypes corresponding to consumer needs were developed. After identifying the positive and negative effects elicited
by the prototypes, the most promising ones were tested. Exposing consumers to small manageable steps during a food experience with insects dispelled false beliefs and overcame revulsion. The outcomes of this study are encouraging for the development of innovation in the food industry, favouring
the acceptance of new foods and supporting the provision of healthier food choices for the general western population. These findings can also help companies adapt to the growing scarcity of resources and improve the value of innovations they offer the market.
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Chang J, Morrison AM, Lin CT, Lin SHH. Exploring the emotions and well-being of food neophobic travelers in the consumption of comfort food. Food Qual Prefer 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodqual.2021.104443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Lin MP, Marine-Roig E, Llonch-Molina N. Gastronomy Tourism and Well-Being: Evidence from Taiwan and Catalonia Michelin-Starred Restaurants. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:2778. [PMID: 35270469 PMCID: PMC8910413 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19052778] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2022] [Revised: 02/24/2022] [Accepted: 02/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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In the tourism and hospitality industry, ensuring the well-being of visitors is essential to achieving a competitive tourist destination. This objective is even more pressing in the gastronomy sector. Surprisingly, the scientific literature on this topic is scarce and relies on questionnaire surveys and interviews as a data source. After scrutinizing the 13 articles on gastronomy tourism and well-being indexed in the Web of Science or in Scopus, this study proposes two new lines of research interrelated by the concept of gastronomic image. These exploit the content shared online by consumers in order to assess subjective well-being derived from quality gastronomic experiences. The first is a framework for the customer-perceived image based on Grönroos's service quality model, and the second is a conceptual model based on Morris's semiotics to measure gastronomic image. Through mixed methodologies, i.e., qualitative in the first research line and quantitative in the second, the study applies the theoretical framework to Michelin-starred restaurants in two tourist regions with similar features but with different gastronomic cultures-Taiwan (Asia) and Catalonia (Europe)-using as a data source all the online travel reviews (OTRs) written in English about these restaurants shared on the TripAdvisor portal. Comparing the three categories of restaurants in both regions, the results show branding and marketing problems and significant differences in the popularity of restaurants and the satisfaction and well-being of diners. There is a positive relationship between the category of restaurants according to the number of Michelin stars and their popularity according to the number of OTRs, as well as with the satisfaction and well-being of diners, except for a 3-star restaurant that is the worst-rated. These outcomes from the demand side can be useful to stakeholders to design or improve gastronomic products and services.
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- Min-Pei Lin
- Department of Specific Didactics, University of Lleida, 25003 Lleida, Spain; (M.-P.L.); (N.L.-M.)
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- Department of Business Administration, University of Lleida, 25003 Lleida, Spain
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- Department of Specific Didactics, University of Lleida, 25003 Lleida, Spain; (M.-P.L.); (N.L.-M.)
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Janicki W, Dłużewska A. Subjectively felt and objectively measured: Wellbeing in the context of globalization. Appl Psychol Health Well Being 2022; 14:1429-1447. [PMID: 35092354 DOI: 10.1111/aphw.12342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2021] [Accepted: 01/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The article contributes to the discussion on the relationship between wellbeing (WB) and subjective wellbeing (SWB). Our aim is to develop a method for measuring SWB by creating a moving matrix scale that will be a reference point in different communities' research on SWB. To do so, we analyzed the relationship between objective WB-SWB indicators in 146 countries and other political entities where studies on self-reported life satisfaction (SRLS) were conducted between 2005 and 2017. SRLS values were compared with the values of several of the most frequently accepted objective WB indicators. Additionally, we analyzed variables showing the level of advancement within the process of globalization. The results confirmed that a comparative scale is crucial in determining SWB. Therefore, in many societies, there is a growing awareness of the gap between one's own quality of life and that of others. There is a strong link between HDI and SRLS on a global scale, as well as in the subgroups of high and medium developed countries; this link is missing in poorly developed countries. The disconnection between objective and subjectively perceived change in the situation-that is, the improvement in living standards-does not translate into increased life satisfaction.
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- Wojciech Janicki
- Faculty of Earth Sciences and Spatial Management, Maria Curie-Sklodowska University, Lublin, Poland
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- Faculty of Earth Sciences and Spatial Management, Maria Curie-Sklodowska University, Lublin, Poland.,Honorary Research Associate, Faculty of Management Sciences, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa
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In the Labyrinth of Dietary Patterns and Well-Being—When Eating Healthy Is Not Enough to Be Well. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19031259. [PMID: 35162280 PMCID: PMC8834859 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19031259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2021] [Revised: 01/13/2022] [Accepted: 01/18/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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This paper aims to identify the relation between food consumption and well-being, and the level of well-being depending on a diet followed. Moreover, we analyze whether people driven by single motives, such as the health, pleasure or social dimension of food declare the lower or higher level of well-being than those motivated by a larger number of factors. The survey was conducted online (CAWI, n = 1067). The following scales were used: Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS), Satisfaction with Food-related Life Scale (SWFL), Health Taste Attitude Scales (HTAS) and Social Dimension of Food Meaning. The data analysis was carried out with the application of one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), partial eta squared, a t-Student’s test, the Hochberg test, the Games-Howell test, and Pearson’s correlation. Levels of Subjective Well-Being (SWB) and Food Well-Being (FWB) are strongly correlated with consumers’ dietary pattern. The frequency of consumption of organic food and following vegan, low salt, and low sugar diets leads to higher levels of SWB, while FWB is additionally affected by the regular consumption of low-fat products and foods that improve one’s mood. The level of well-being is linked with the motivation to follow specific diets and attentiveness related to dietary patterns. People paying attention to the health aspects, pleasure and social dimension of food meaning show higher level of FWB than people focusing exclusively on health aspects.
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Beliefs about food quality attributes, food-related goals and satisfaction with food-related life among the elderly in China: A means-end approach. Food Qual Prefer 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodqual.2021.104367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Ueda H. What is eating well? Capability approach and empirical exploration with the population in Japan. Appetite 2021; 170:105874. [PMID: 34921913 DOI: 10.1016/j.appet.2021.105874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2021] [Revised: 12/12/2021] [Accepted: 12/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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'Eating well' or 'food-related well-being' have attracted scientific attention since the 1990s in the public health, psychology, sociology and, to a lesser degree, economics fields. A large number of empirical studies have been conducted on the content, determinants and measurements of eating well. However, what is missing is a theoretical framework that delineates the structure of well-being and highlights both the problem of one's mental 'adaptation' to straitened circumstances and the importance of one's agency and democratic practices. In this regard, Amartya Sen's capability approach shows promise. The objective of this study was to apply the capability approach to understanding what eating well means to the population in Japan and to articulate its theoretical implications. The perspective of Japanese participants was elicited by conducting a web-based questionnaire survey (n = 973). The seven categories of eating well that were identified in Japan included two objectives (health and pleasure) and five strategies (regularity, required intake, moderation, balance and quality) to achieve them. Through additional analysis of their 'actual' eating practices, it was elucidated that their satisfaction was relatively high despite their actual failure to achieve such eating well, which implies the critical importance of plural (both subjective and objective) perspectives for ethically evaluating the level of eating well.
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- Haruka Ueda
- Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Nagoya University, Furo Cho, Chikusa District, Aichi Prefecture, 464-0814, Japan.
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Consumer Perception of the Circular Economy Concept Applied to the Food Domain: An Exploratory Approach. SUSTAINABILITY 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/su132011340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Every year, agri-food industries in industrialised countries produce approximately 1.3 billion tonnes of food loss and waste. The adoption of a circular economy policy has received special attention by the agri-food industries, allowing for the creation and development of new food products made of by-products that would otherwise be wasted or used for secondary applications. The present work, of an exploratory nature, aims to assess how consumers conceptualise the circular economy in order to identify consumer recognition of the use of by-products from the food industry to upcycle food products and to evaluate attitudes towards the circular economy. To this end, a mixed-methodology was applied to 340 participants. The first part was qualitative and used free word association to evaluate consumers’ conceptualisation of the circular economy and use of by-products as foods. Data were analysed by grouping the responses into exclusive and exhaustive categories and a correspondence analysis was also performed to originate perceptual maps. Additionally, a questionnaire was designed to evaluate major concepts and attitudes correlated with the circular economy. Data were reduced by principal component analysis (PCA) and participants grouped through clustering. Results showed that consumers understand circular economy as related mainly into Sustainability, Economy, and Circularity dimensions. Participants had great difficulty identifying the by-products used as foods or as food ingredients. From the quantitative data, four groups were identified based on the associations to the six principal components originated by the PCA. However, the results highlighted a very low association with all clusters of the Food Valorisation dimension within the concept of the circular economy, and also a lack of a clear understanding of consumers’ attitudes towards food products from the circular economy. Greater promotion and dissemination by the competent entities aimed at the general public may contribute towards greater integration, participation and acceptance of the circular economy concept for the upscaling of food by-products.
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Fontana M, Pereira AM, de Souza EJD, Ramos AH, Santos RB, Pio Ávila B, Gularte MA. Understanding the Perception of Wine Consumers Using Free Word Association Technique. JOURNAL OF CULINARY SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/15428052.2021.1971133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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- Mauro Fontana
- Department of Distance Education, University of the Far South of Santa Catarina, Santa Catarina Criciúma, Brazil
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- Department of Agroindustrial Science and Technology, Federal University of Pelotas Rio Grande Do Sul, Pelotas, Brazil
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- Department of Agroindustrial Science and Technology, Federal University of Pelotas Rio Grande Do Sul, Pelotas, Brazil
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- Department of Agroindustrial Science and Technology, Federal University of Pelotas Rio Grande Do Sul, Pelotas, Brazil
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- Department of Agroindustrial Science and Technology, Federal University of Pelotas Rio Grande Do Sul, Pelotas, Brazil
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- Department of Agroindustrial Science and Technology, Federal University of Pelotas Rio Grande Do Sul, Pelotas, Brazil
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A Conceptual Framework for Multi-Dimensional Measurements of Food Related Pleasure-The Food Pleasure Scale. Foods 2021; 10:foods10092044. [PMID: 34574154 PMCID: PMC8469119 DOI: 10.3390/foods10092044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2021] [Revised: 08/19/2021] [Accepted: 08/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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In modern times, the majority of food intake is believed to be driven by hedonic processes, rather than homeostatic ones. Various factors have been found to influence the hedonic eating experience and thereby influence eating behaviour, and each factor can be regarded a piece that contributes to parts of the total picture of the hedonic response to food. As a result, the literature on the hedonic response to food-related experiences is comprehensive, but at the same time rather fragmented; and importantly, it is not clear how individuals/segments differ in key drivers of their hedonic experience and the extent to which food pleasure is perceived. In this paper, we present a conceptual framework for the development of a scale (self-report questionnaire) to measure the qualitative and quantitative aspects of food-related pleasure, the Food Pleasure Scale. We introduce the concept of (an)hedonia and scales developed in the past for its measurement, identify the spectrum of characteristics influencing food-related pleasure and explain the relevance of developing such a scale. Based on this theoretical framework, a strategy for the development of the Food Pleasure Scale is proposed.
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Al-Sayed L, Bieling C. Food-related well-being in times of crisis: Conceptual considerations and empirical findings for Syrian refugees in Germany. J Migr Health 2021; 1-2:100005. [PMID: 34405160 PMCID: PMC8352002 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmh.2020.100005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2020] [Revised: 11/11/2020] [Accepted: 11/12/2020] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Migration to a new country generally entails a variety of social and economic adversities, often reflected in food practices. This paper aims to explore the hedonic dimension of well-being in a food context among a diasporic Syrian community in Stuttgart, Germany. A conceptual framework that integrates the three aspects of well-being (hedonic, psychological and social) with goals for food consumption (functional, symbolic and hedonic) was developed as a guide for the exploration. The research design used semi-structured interviews with 34 Syrian refugees and content-based analysis to obtain a detailed and profound understanding of the relational links between food and well-being. Findings reveal the affective and cognitive components of hedonic well-being and the overall perception of a good food-related life concerning food purchasing, preparation, eating and post-eating. Satisfaction in food-related life was found to be associated with food availability and accessibility, physical health and body functioning, positive emotions, sensory experience, social relationships and overall life satisfaction. The insights gained from this research help to elucidate the concept of food-related well-being in the case of conflict and displacement and to find strategies to promote the well-being of refugees.
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- Lubana Al-Sayed
- Institute of Social Sciences in Agriculture, Societal Transition and Agriculture (430b), University of Hohenheim, Schloss Hohenheim 1 C (Museumsflügel), 70599 Stuttgart, Germany
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- Institute of Social Sciences in Agriculture, Societal Transition and Agriculture (430b), University of Hohenheim, Schloss Hohenheim 1 C (Museumsflügel), 70599 Stuttgart, Germany
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Sustainable Moviegoer Intention to Attend Cinemas Based on the Theory of Planned Behavior. SUSTAINABILITY 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/su13168724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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The present research aims to determine which factors of the theory of planned behavior most influence the intention to watch Mexican movies, and, at the same time, to measure the impact of eWOM and the level of audience involvement in the intention. For this purpose, an online questionnaire was applied through social networks, obtaining a sample of 334 Mexican people over 18 years old. The data were analyzed using a partial least squares structural equation model (PLS-SEM). The results confirmed that the variables that explained the intention to watch Mexican movies were attitude, perceived purchase control, and involvement, with the latter being the attitude variable the one that contributed the most to intention. The present research contributes to the literature on movie consumption in Mexico with an empirical perspective from the marketing field.
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Fox EL, Davis C, Downs SM, McLaren R, Fanzo J. A focused ethnographic study on the role of health and sustainability in food choice decisions. Appetite 2021; 165:105319. [PMID: 34004242 DOI: 10.1016/j.appet.2021.105319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2020] [Revised: 05/12/2021] [Accepted: 05/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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In the United States, typical dietary patterns are not necessarily healthy and sustainable. In order to shift diets, we need to provide support to individuals in a way that reflects what matters most to them. In this study, we aimed to identify the considerations that are most important to individuals regarding food-related decisions, and to determine how those considerations relate to specific foods, with a focus on health and environmental sustainability. In a sequential mixed-methods design, we first conducted 27 semi-structured interviews with participants in California and Nebraska. These interviews included a free-listing activity, where we used a technical construct of salience, Smith's S Index, to identify the considerations that were most important to our participants. We followed up with 20 of those participants to complete a pile-sorting survey, where participants sorted and rated 42 food items for price, taste, health, convenience, familiarity, and environmental impact. Our findings showed that the most salient considerations cited by our participants were price, health, taste, and time. There was consensus for how participants rated the foods for price, taste, convenience, and familiarity. However, there was only weak consensus for how participants rated the foods for health impact, and no consensus for how participants rated the foods for environmental impact. There was also disagreement on how to sort new plant-based products intended to replace or substitute meat and other animal-based foods. These findings have implications for how to communicate about healthy and sustainable diets. They highlight conflicting considerations, disagreement in classification of new products, and limited consensus for perceived health and environmental impact of foods, which present challenges to the achievement of diets that are healthy and environmentally sustainable in the United States.
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- Elizabeth L Fox
- Berman Institute of Bioethics, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA; Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA; Master of Public Health Program, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA.
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- Berman Institute of Bioethics, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Urban-Global Public Health, School of Public Health, Rutgers University, NJ, USA
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- Berman Institute of Bioethics, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Berman Institute of Bioethics, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA; Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA; Nitze School of Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins University, Washington, DC, USA
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Byrne DV. Current Trends in Food Health and Safety in Cross-Cultural Sensory and Consumer Science. Foods 2021; 10:foods10050965. [PMID: 33924962 PMCID: PMC8146094 DOI: 10.3390/foods10050965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2021] [Revised: 04/25/2021] [Accepted: 04/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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- Derek Victor Byrne
- Food Quality Perception and Society Science Team, iSENSE Lab, Department of Food Science, Faculty of Technical Sciences, Aarhus University, Agro Food Park 48, DK-8200 Aarhus N, Denmark;
- Food & Health Research, Sino-Danish Center (SDC), Niels Jensens Vej 2, DK-8000 Aarhus C, Denmark
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Souza Olegario L, Estevéz M, González-Mohino A, Madruga MS, Ventanas S. Cross-cultural emotional response to food stimuli: Influence of consumption context. Food Res Int 2021; 142:110194. [PMID: 33773666 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2021.110194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2020] [Revised: 01/15/2021] [Accepted: 01/24/2021] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Emotional responses elicited by certain types of food can be influenced by past experiences, frequency of consumption, culture, and other personal preferences. The present research aimed i) to investigate the impact of culture (Brazilian and Spaniard) on consumers' emotional responses and acceptability of different food stimuli, and ii) to explore the influence of evoked contexts. Brazilian (n = 437) and Spanish (n = 397) participants were exposed to three visual food stimuli (image of chocolate, potato chips, and yogurt) in an online survey and reported their emotional responses. Sociodemographic data, liking, and frequency of consumption were also collected. The evoked context in our study were designed and proposed, for each product and culture, based on four dimensions (consumption time, location, social setting, and hungry state). The evoked emotional lexicon was different for each food stimulus and was clearly influenced by the cultural factor. However, there are more similarities between cultures when evaluating the same product category. The evoked contexts were appropriated and influenced the citing frequency of some emotion terms, including positive ones. The most cited emotion terms tended to positively impact product liking ratings, acting as drivers of liking. Consumption level was positively related to liking regardless of cultural interactions for both chocolate and potato chips stimuli. In conclusion, the cultural background demonstrated to be an important impact factor to be considered for understanding the effects of product, consumption occasions, and degree of liking, on emotional responses to foods. These findings offer new possibilities to be explored in marketing messages for interventions or stimuli that guide food choices.
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- Lary Souza Olegario
- Post-Graduate Program in Food Science and Technology, Department of Food Engineering, Technology Centre, Federal University of Paraiba, 58051-900 João Pessoa, Paraiba, Brazil
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- IPROCAR Research Institute, TECAL Research Group, University of Extremadura, 10003 Cáceres, Spain
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- IPROCAR Research Institute, TECAL Research Group, University of Extremadura, 10003 Cáceres, Spain
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- Post-Graduate Program in Food Science and Technology, Department of Food Engineering, Technology Centre, Federal University of Paraiba, 58051-900 João Pessoa, Paraiba, Brazil
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- IPROCAR Research Institute, TECAL Research Group, University of Extremadura, 10003 Cáceres, Spain.
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Rojas-Rivas E, Urbine A, Zaragoza-Alonso J, Cuffia F. Cross-cultural representations of gastronomy among consumers in two Latin American countries. Food Res Int 2021; 140:109881. [PMID: 33648199 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2020.109881] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2020] [Revised: 10/10/2020] [Accepted: 11/02/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Gastronomy is one of the cultural emblems of each region and represents the way each society feeds. The aim of this article was to understand the cross-cultural representations of the concept of gastronomy among consumers in Argentina (ARG) and Mexico (MEX). A survey in which 479 consumers of both countries were recruited (ARG = 249, MEX = 230), who had to complete a word association task, was designed. Words were grouped into categories and the differences in the frequency of mention were analyzed with the Chi Square test. Furthermore, results were analyzed to identify the central core and the peripheral areas of the social representations. Cognitive Salience Index (CSI) was calculated to determine the most important representations. The representations of the gastronomy concept in both countries indicate a strong link to culture, food, pleasure by eating and sensory characteristics of foods and dishes. However, the field of representation, the hierarchy of representations and the cognitive and attitudinal importance were different among Mexican and Argentine consumers, which suggests that gastronomy promotion campaigns for both countries should be oriented according to consumers' perceptions.
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- Edgar Rojas-Rivas
- Escuela Profesional de Gastronomía, Universidad de Ixtlahuaca CUI, Estado de México, Mexico.
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- Facultad de Bioquímica y Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad Nacional del Litoral, Ciudad Universitaria, Ruta Nacional N°168, Km 0, S3000AOM, Santa Fe, Argentina
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- División de Gastronomía, Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores de Tianguistenco, Santiago Tianguistenco, Estado de México, Mexico
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- Facultad de Ingeniería Química, Universidad Nacional del Litoral, Santiago del Estéreo 2829, S3000AOM, Santa Fe, Argentina
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Melo BG, Dutra MB, Alencar NMM. Sensory characterization of conventional and organic extra virgin olive oil by Check‐all‐that‐apply and emotional responses methods. J SENS STUD 2021. [DOI: 10.1111/joss.12641] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Bruna Guedes Melo
- Sensory Analysis Laboratory Federal Institute of Education, Science, and Technology of South Minas Gerais Inconfidentes Minas Gerais Brazil
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- Sensory Analysis Laboratory Federal Institute of Education, Science, and Technology of South Minas Gerais Inconfidentes Minas Gerais Brazil
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Sánchez‐Vega LP, Espinoza‐Ortega A, Thomé‐Ortiz H, Moctezuma‐Pérez S. Perception of traditional foods in societies in transition: The maize tortilla in Mexico. J SENS STUD 2020. [DOI: 10.1111/joss.12635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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- Laura P. Sánchez‐Vega
- Instituto de Ciencias Agropecuarias y Rurales (ICAR), Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México Toluca de Lerdo Estado de México Mexico
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- Instituto de Ciencias Agropecuarias y Rurales (ICAR), Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México Toluca de Lerdo Estado de México Mexico
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- Instituto de Ciencias Agropecuarias y Rurales (ICAR), Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México Toluca de Lerdo Estado de México Mexico
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- Instituto de Ciencias Agropecuarias y Rurales (ICAR), Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México Toluca de Lerdo Estado de México Mexico
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Rocha C, Moura A, Cunha L. Consumers’ associations with herbal infusions and home preparation practices. Food Qual Prefer 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodqual.2020.104006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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How is satisfaction with food-related life conceptualized? A comparison between parents and their adolescent children in dual-headed households. Food Qual Prefer 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodqual.2020.104021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Lim HR, An S. Intention to purchase wellbeing food among Korean consumers: An application of the Theory of Planned Behavior. Food Qual Prefer 2020; 88:104101. [PMID: 33071469 PMCID: PMC7553994 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodqual.2020.104101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2019] [Revised: 10/02/2020] [Accepted: 10/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Attitude toward purchasing Yak-sun food showed a positive relationship with behavioral intention. Subjective norm showed a positive relationship with behavioral intention of purchasing Yak-sun food. Perceived Behavioral Control found out to be the most influential factor on behavioral intention to purchase Yak-sun food.
Studies on consumers’ purchase intentions have been one of the focuses in academia; however, the complex decision-making process in terms of purchase intentions on well-being foods have not been well researched. This study applied the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) model using its core constructs to predict consumers’ purchase intentions of well-being food, namely Yak-sun. Questionnaires were gathered using a convenient sampling method for those who have experienced Yak-sun food in September of 2014. A total of 269 responses were used for data analysis. The results of the study aligned with past studies that supported the applicability of the TPB model. All constructs including attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control were found to have made a significant contribution to the prediction of intention to purchase Yak-sun food among Korean consumers. Perceived behavioral control showed the strongest influence on the behavioral intention of purchasing Yak-sun food. Based on the results, theoretical and practical implications were suggested.
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- Hui-Rang Lim
- School of Food Biotechnology & Nutrition, Kyungsung University, Busan, South Korea
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- Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Surrey International Institute, Dongbei University of Finance and Economics, Dalian, China
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Rivera-Navarro J, Conde P, Díez J, Gutiérrez-Sastre M, González-Salgado I, Sandín M, Gittelsohn J, Franco M. Urban environment and dietary behaviours as perceived by residents living in socioeconomically diverse neighbourhoods: A qualitative study in a Mediterranean context. Appetite 2020; 157:104983. [PMID: 33045303 DOI: 10.1016/j.appet.2020.104983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2020] [Revised: 09/23/2020] [Accepted: 09/24/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Scholars have determined that low socioeconomic status (SES) is associated with unhealthy dietary behaviours and that local food environments shape food inequality. Less is known about how residents' perceptions of their food environment affect their dietary behaviours. We conducted 37 semistructured interviews and 29 focus groups in three socioeconomically distinct neighbourhoods in Madrid. We identified the following main categories related to social and physical food environments: (a) perceptions of healthy and unhealthy dietary behaviours, (b) children's relationships with food, (c) precariousness and (d) residential food retailer types. Older adults were perceived as healthier consumers, whereas younger people were identified as fast-food consumers. In the low- and middle-SES neighbourhoods, residents saw home-cooked legume-based stews as healthy food. In the high-SES neighbourhood, television cooking programs were highlighted as a positive influence. In the low- and middle-SES neighbourhoods, grandparents played an essential role in the transmission of healthy eating habits to their grandchildren. In the high-SES neighbourhood, children's diets at home were determined by school menus. In the low- and middle-SES neighbourhoods, participants talked about a black market where food could be purchased. Food retailers with low-quality foods were also highlighted. In all neighbourhoods, residents missed traditional food stores, and in the low- and middle-SES neighbourhoods, immigrant-run food stores were not well accepted. Our study presents the concepts shaping how neighbourhood SES differences affect dietary behaviours according to residents of a large Mediterranean city.
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- Jesús Rivera-Navarro
- Sociology and Communication Department, Social Sciences Faculty, Universidad de Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain.
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- Public Health and Epidemiology Research Group, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universidad de Alcalá, Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain
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- Public Health and Epidemiology Research Group, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universidad de Alcalá, Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain.
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- Sociology and Communication Department, Social Sciences Faculty, Universidad de Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
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- Sociology and Communication Department, Social Sciences Faculty, Universidad de Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
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- Public Health and Epidemiology Research Group, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universidad de Alcalá, Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain; Surgery and Medical and Social Sciences Department, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universidad de Alcalá, Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain
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- Global Obesity Prevention Center, Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Publica Health, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Public Health and Epidemiology Research Group, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universidad de Alcalá, Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain; Surgery and Medical and Social Sciences Department, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universidad de Alcalá, Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain; Department of Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, United States
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Mora M, López-Font G, Urdaneta E, Vázquez-Araújo L, Coello-Lafuente L, Chaya C. Influence of gastronomic improvement of a menu on consumers’ perceived wellbeing in a real context study. Int J Gastron Food Sci 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijgfs.2020.100219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Sensory acceptability and personality traits both determine which contexts are preferred for consumption of alcoholic cocktails. Food Qual Prefer 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodqual.2020.103978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Rojas-Rivas E, Rendón-Domínguez A, Felipe-Salinas JA, Cuffia F. What is gastronomy? An exploratory study of social representation of gastronomy and Mexican cuisine among experts and consumers using a qualitative approach. Food Qual Prefer 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodqual.2020.103930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Ávila BP, da Rosa PP, Fernandes TA, Chesini RG, Sedrez PA, de Oliveira APT, Mota GN, Gularte MA, Roll VFB. Analysis of the perception and behaviour of consumers regarding probiotic dairy products. Int Dairy J 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.idairyj.2020.104703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Community Supported Agriculture as a Driver of Food-Related Well-Being. SUSTAINABILITY 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/su12114516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Background: There is a growing amount of research interest to understand the role of food in well-being. The demand for community supported agriculture (CSA), bringing people spatially, economically, and socially closer to food, is continuously expanding. CSAs play an important role in both sustainable agriculture practices and influencing consumers’ food-related practices, but yet have received little attention in well-being research. Methods: This study explores food-related well-being among CSA members by using an exploratory, qualitative research design and a thematic analysis of semi-structured interviews. Results: The findings stress the relevance of psychological, social, and spiritual aspects of food-related well-being beyond the nutritional characteristics of food in CSA. Conclusion: The role of sustainable agriculture in contributing to food-related well-being becomes particularly evident based on consumers’ experiences. These results are important in convincing people that their food-related experiences belong to their perceived well-being as well as stimulating people to elevate their multidimensional expectations in relation to food.
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The Potential Influence of Organic Food Consumption and Intention-Behavior Gap on Consumers' Subjective Wellbeing. Foods 2020; 9:foods9050650. [PMID: 32443595 PMCID: PMC7278807 DOI: 10.3390/foods9050650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2020] [Revised: 05/12/2020] [Accepted: 05/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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This paper applied a self-administered survey to investigate the impact of organic food behavior and the intention-behavior gap in organic food consumption (OIBG) on consumers’ subjective wellbeing including physical, emotional, social and intellectual dimensions. The survey was carried out with 385 consumers. Furthermore, the study conducted a food test to explore the different impacts of organic and conventional food samples on the mental and physical conditions of consumers’ wellbeing applying a psychological questionnaire. The food test took place in a sensory lab with a panel of 63 untrained German consumers. The research findings demonstrated a positive impact of the organic food consumption on consumers’ subjective wellbeing, while no negative impact of OIBG has been perceived. Moreover, during the food test, consumers distinguished no differences between the impact of organic and conventional stimuli on their mental and physical status. Understanding how consumers perceive the impact of organic food consumption on their wellbeing is one important aspect. However, in the interest of narrowing the OIBG, it is more important to understand how consumers perceive the impact of this gap on their daily-life wellbeing.
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Duerlund M, Andersen BV, Wang K, Chan RCK, Byrne DV. Post-Ingestive Sensations Driving Post-Ingestive Food Pleasure: A Cross-Cultural Consumer Study Comparing Denmark and China. Foods 2020; 9:foods9050617. [PMID: 32403390 PMCID: PMC7278831 DOI: 10.3390/foods9050617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2020] [Revised: 05/04/2020] [Accepted: 05/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
Abstract
Culture is one of the main factors that influence food assessment. This cross-cultural research aimed to compare Chinese and Danish consumers in their post-ingestive drivers of Post-Ingestive Food Pleasure (PIFP). We define PIFP as a “subjective conscious sensation of pleasure and joy experienced after eating”. We conducted two in-country consumer studies in Denmark (n = 48) and in China (n = 53), measuring post-ingestive sensations and PIFP using visual analogue scale, for three hours following consumption of a breakfast meal. Key results revealed perceived Satisfaction, Mental, Overall and Physical wellbeing to be highly influential on PIFP in both countries. Moreover, Danish consumers perceived appetite-related sensations such as Satiety, Hunger, Desire-to-eat and In-need-of-food to be influential on PIFP, which was not the case in China. In China, more vitality-related sensations such as Energized, Relaxation and Concentration were found to be drivers of PIFP. These results suggest similarities but also distinct subtleties in the cultural constructs of PIFP in Denmark and in China. Focusing on Food Pleasure as a post-ingestive measure provides valuable output, deeper insights into what drives Food Pleasure, and, importantly, takes us beyond the processes only active during the actual eating event.
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Affiliation(s)
- Mette Duerlund
- Food Quality Perception and Society, Department of Food Science, Aarhus University, Agro Food Park 48, 8200 Aarhus N, Denmark; (B.V.A.); (D.V.B.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +45-871-560-00
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- Food Quality Perception and Society, Department of Food Science, Aarhus University, Agro Food Park 48, 8200 Aarhus N, Denmark; (B.V.A.); (D.V.B.)
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- Neuropsychology and Applied Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory, CAS Key Laboratory of Mental Health, Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China; (K.W.); (R.C.K.C.)
- Department of Psychology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Neuropsychology and Applied Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory, CAS Key Laboratory of Mental Health, Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China; (K.W.); (R.C.K.C.)
- Department of Psychology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Food Quality Perception and Society, Department of Food Science, Aarhus University, Agro Food Park 48, 8200 Aarhus N, Denmark; (B.V.A.); (D.V.B.)
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Cooking without thinking: How understanding cooking as a practice can shed new light on inequalities in healthy eating. Appetite 2020; 147:104503. [DOI: 10.1016/j.appet.2019.104503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2019] [Revised: 10/23/2019] [Accepted: 10/28/2019] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Texture Preferences of Chinese, Korean and US Consumers: A Case Study with Apple and Pear Dried Fruits. Foods 2020; 9:foods9030377. [PMID: 32213876 PMCID: PMC7142592 DOI: 10.3390/foods9030377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2020] [Revised: 03/13/2020] [Accepted: 03/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The present study aimed to understand the drivers of liking dried apple and pear chips with various textures among Chinese (n = 58), Korean (n = 58), and US (n = 56) consumers. The possibility of hedonic transfer from snack texture preferences to fruit-chip texture preferences was also investigated among Chinese and Koreans. Fourteen fruit-chip samples with four textural properties (crispy, puffy, soft, and jelly-like) were selected. Consumers rated their level of liking for each sample, and then they performed hedonic-based projective mapping with the same samples. In the hedonic texture transfer investigation, consumers rated their acceptance of nine snacks with various textures but possessing similar textures to those of dried fruit samples. The data were analyzed by ANOVA and multiple factor analysis. Most consumers disliked samples with a soft or jelly-like texture, while liked samples with a crispy texture. Cross-cultural differences were observed in the liking of puffy samples, with both Chinese and Koreans liking puffy samples as much as crispy ones for their melting characteristics in the mouth, while US consumers perceived the puffy samples as being Styrofoam-like and disliked them. Hedonic transfer was observed from snack texture preferences to fruit-chip. Individual texture preferences for snacks seem to significantly affect the texture preferences for fruit chips.
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