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This study aims to evaluate consumer acceptance and willingness to pay for tofu-like products made from local legumes compared to traditional soy-based tofu.

May 7, 2026Food Quality and PreferenceOpen Access

From imported soy to local pulses: Consumer acceptance and willingness to pay for tofu-like products in Sweden

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LFLaura Alejandra FernandezSwedish University of Agricultural Sciences PSPernilla SandvikUppsala University VHVivian Wei HuangSwedish University of Agricultural Sciences

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Randomized trial investigates consumer acceptance and willingness to pay for tofu alternatives in Sweden, indicating the importance of local sourcing.

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This study aims to evaluate consumer acceptance and willingness to pay for tofu-like products made from local legumes compared to traditional soy-based tofu.
Conducted sensory evaluation with 102 consumers in Sweden assessing sensory properties and overall liking of tofu samples.
Produced tofu samples from soybean, faba bean, grey pea, and yellow pea, with and without Lactobacillus plantarum pre-treatment.
Evaluated willingness to pay under blind and informed conditions regarding ingredient provenance.
Soybean tofu received the highest liking for its neutral taste and firm texture.
Faba bean tofu showed potential as a regional alternative with the second-highest liking despite some negative sensory attributes.
Willingness to pay increased significantly when the local origin of ingredients was disclosed, with women valuing local legumes more than men.

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Fernandez et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69fc2c718b49bacb8b347fbb https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodqual.2026.105966

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Randomized trial investigates consumer acceptance and willingness to pay for tofu alternatives in Sweden, indicating the importance of local sourcing.

From imported soy to local pulses: Consumer acceptance and willingness to pay for tofu-like products in Sweden

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From imported soy to local pulses: Consumer acceptance and willingness to pay for tofu-like products in Sweden

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