Sensory perception nudge: insect-based food consumer behavior

Martins, Oliva M.D.; Bucea-Manea-Țoniş, Rocsana; Coelho, Ana Sofia; Simion, Violeta

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Sensory perception nudge: insect-based food consumer behavior

2022Journal article

dc.contributor.author	Martins, Oliva M.D.
dc.contributor.author	Bucea-Manea-Țoniş, Rocsana
dc.contributor.author	Coelho, Ana Sofia
dc.contributor.author	Simion, Violeta
dc.date.accessioned	2022-10-06T10:11:44Z
dc.date.available	2022-10-06T10:11:44Z
dc.date.issued	2022
dc.description.abstract	The negative impact that animal protein sources have on the environment is a critical world problem. Finding new acceptable alternatives is crucial. Nevertheless, numerous factors influence the decision to try an unknown food. By adopting a consumer behavior perspective as well as approaching the possibility of overcoming neophobia, this research examined the influence of sensory perception on consumer behavior with regard to the experimentation with new foods, focusing on entomophagy. A theoretical model was developed, and path analysis and factor influence were based on the structural equation model (PLS-SEM), designed in SmartPLS, to test the model relationships. Despite the low level of awareness concerning the benefits of entomophagy, this study considered that many aspects influence experimentation with new food, specifically our sensorial system. Sensory perception is founded on the senses, such as the tactile, olfactory, visual, and gustatory senses, which can influence perception. In line with these assumptions, this research identified the three most important and decisive factors that can influence individuals’ sensory perceptions: preparation, visual and related aspects, and the presentation of the shape of food have an influence on sensory perception regarding entomophagy consumer behavior. People like to know the method of preparation as well as the ingredients and the color of the food. These findings are crucial to food business practitioners, policymakers, and marketers, who can adopt some food process strategies following sensory perception, that will contribute to changing the habits of consumers.	pt_PT
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dc.identifier.citation	Martins, Oliva M.D.; Bucea-Manea-Țoniș, Rocsana; Coelho, Ana Sofia; Simion, Violeta-Elena (2022). Sensory perception nudge: insect-based food consumer behavior. Sustainability. ISSN 2071-1050. 14:18, p. 11541	pt_PT
dc.identifier.doi	10.3390/su141811541	pt_PT
dc.identifier.issn	2071-1050
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10198/25964
dc.language.iso	eng	pt_PT
dc.peerreviewed	yes	pt_PT
dc.publisher	MDPI	pt_PT
dc.relation.publisherversion	https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/14/18/11541	pt_PT
dc.rights.uri	http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/	pt_PT
dc.subject	Consumer behavior	pt_PT
dc.subject	Insect-based food	pt_PT
dc.subject	Sensory perception	pt_PT
dc.subject	Intention	pt_PT
dc.subject	Neophobia	pt_PT
dc.title	Sensory perception nudge: insect-based food consumer behavior	pt_PT
dc.type	journal article
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oaire.citation.issue	18	pt_PT
oaire.citation.startPage	11541	pt_PT
oaire.citation.title	Sustainability	pt_PT
oaire.citation.volume	14	pt_PT
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