Consumer Avoidance of Insect Containing Foods: Primary Emotions, Perceptions and Sensory Characteristics Driving Consumers Considerations
Why do many human beings find bugs repulsive? Disgust, a psychological factor, is believed to be the main reason why consumers would not consider eating foods containing insect ingredients. This study aimed to understand specific consumers’ behaviors toward insect based products. A global...
Main Authors: | Mauricio Castro, Edgar Chambers |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-08-01
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Series: | Foods |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/8/8/351 |
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