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September 30, 2025Journal of Consumer Protection and Food SafetyOpen Access

The impact of a safety certificate on the evaluation of food products containing insects

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KMKlaudia ModlińskaInstitute of PsychologyDADominika AdamczykInstitute of PsychologyWPWojciech PisulaInstitute of Psychology

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Overview

Online survey assessed food products with or without safety certification, revealing mixed effects on consumer perception.

Key Points

  • Insect-based products scored lower in overall liking compared to meat and vegetarian options, indicating strong consumer bias.
  • Participants' willingness to try insect foods was significantly influenced by safety certification, but only modestly.
  • Higher food neophobia predicted negative assessments of insect-based products, highlighting consumer hesitation.
  • Disgust sensitivity acted as a barrier for trying insect foods, emphasizing the challenges of altering consumer attitudes.

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Modlińska et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68dc1e3b8a7d58c25ebb1d44https://doi.org/10.1007/s00003-025-01578-0
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