Consumer perceptions of different protein alternatives

Fischer, A.R.H.; Onwezen, Marleen C.; Meer, Monique van der

doi:10.1016/b978-0-323-85838-0.00005-5

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“…In this paper, the respondents were randomly assigned to one of five conditions: fish, seaweed, pulses, insects, or cultured meat. These alternative proteins were selected based on the two dimensions described in prior studies [ 14 , 47 ]: plant- versus animal-based proteins and conventional versus novel sources of proteins. Accordingly, the proteins cover a wide range of conventional and novel proteins from plant- and animal-based sources.…”

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Social Norms Support the Protein Transition: The Relevance of Social Norms to Explain Increased Acceptance of Alternative Protein Burgers over 5 Years

Onwezen

Verain

Dagevos

2022

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Developing alternative protein products—based on protein sources other than regular meat—is a possible pathway to counter environmental and health burdens. However, alternative proteins are not always accepted by consumers, and more research is needed to support a shift to more alternative proteins. Prior studies have mainly focused on individual drivers and perceptions; although we expect that social norms—the perceptions of the opinions of relevant others—are highly relevant in accepting alternative proteins. Online surveys were conducted among 2461 respondents in 2015 and 2000 respondents in 2019 (cross-sectional datasets); a subsample (n = 500) responded to both surveys (longitudinal dataset). We add to the literature by (1) demonstrating the added explanatory value of social norms beyond a range of individual drivers; (2) showing that this finding holds over time, and (3) comparing the impact of social norms across different dietary consumer groups. Meat lovers and flexitarians are more prone to follow social norms whereas meat abstainers are more prone to follow their individual attitudes and values. This study highlights the relevance of investigations beyond personal variables such as personal norms and attitudes and underscores the relevance of considering the social aspects of accepting alternative proteins.

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Social Norms Support the Protein Transition: The Relevance of Social Norms to Explain Increased Acceptance of Alternative Protein Burgers over 5 Years

Onwezen

Verain

Dagevos

2022

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“…Consumers expect alternative proteins to have lower environmental impacts in terms of lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and less pollution, land use, water use, and biodiversity loss [8]. Accordingly, alternative proteins have gained consumer popularity worldwide [9,10].…”

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Dairy, Plant, and Novel Proteins: Scientific and Technological Aspects

Liu,

Aimutis,

Drake

2024

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Alternative proteins have gained popularity as consumers look for foods that are healthy, nutritious, and sustainable. Plant proteins, precision fermentation-derived proteins, cell-cultured proteins, algal proteins, and mycoproteins are the major types of alternative proteins that have emerged in recent years. This review addresses the major alternative-protein categories and reviews their definitions, current market statuses, production methods, and regulations in different countries, safety assessments, nutrition statuses, functionalities and applications, and, finally, sensory properties and consumer perception. Knowledge relative to traditional dairy proteins is also addressed. Opportunities and challenges associated with these proteins are also discussed. Future research directions are proposed to better understand these technologies and to develop consumer-acceptable final products.

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A global perspective on a new paradigm shift in bio-based meat alternatives for healthy diet

Rai

Sharma

et al. 2023

Food Research International

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Consumer perceptions of different protein alternatives

Cited by 3 publications

References 68 publications

Social Norms Support the Protein Transition: The Relevance of Social Norms to Explain Increased Acceptance of Alternative Protein Burgers over 5 Years

Social Norms Support the Protein Transition: The Relevance of Social Norms to Explain Increased Acceptance of Alternative Protein Burgers over 5 Years

Dairy, Plant, and Novel Proteins: Scientific and Technological Aspects

A global perspective on a new paradigm shift in bio-based meat alternatives for healthy diet

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