The versatility of pulses: Are consumption and consumer perception in different European countries related to the actual climate impact of different pulse types?

Henn, Katharina; Zhang, Xueqian; Thomsen, Marianne; Rinnan, Åsmund; Bredie, Wender L.P.

doi:10.1016/j.fufo.2022.100202

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“…To consider pulses with different familiarity, three types were chosen according to being unfamiliar (faba beans), slightly familiar (black beans), and very familiar (chickpeas). This familiarity for consumers in Denmark was previously identified by Henn, Zhang, et al (2022). The study was carried out over multiple sessions in December 2021 in Copenhagen (urban) and Slagelse (suburban).…”

Section: Experimental Designmentioning

confidence: 71%

“…The faba bean spread seemed to be recognized, while the spread from black beans was not recognized. Thereby, participants did not know about the ingredients of each spread and could have also associated the faba bean spread to be made of peas, which are rather common in Denmark (Henn, Zhang, et al, 2022). Familiarity and liking of the different spreads were merely correlated with participants' attitudes.…”

Section: The Role Of Familiarity On the Effect Of Additional Informationmentioning

confidence: 98%

“…Pulses support the three Ps of sustainability-people, planet, and profit (Didinger & Thompson, 2020;Wognum et al, 2011) with large benefits toward personal (Carbas et al, 2021;Curran, 2012;McCrory et al, 2010;Mudryj et al, 2014;Rebello et al, 2014) and environmental health (Ferreira et al, 2021;Harwatt et al, 2017;Sabaté et al, 2015;Willett et al, 2019). Yet, pulses are underutilized as a human food source especially in Europe (Asif et al, 2013;Didinger & Thompson, 2020;Henn, Zhang, et al, 2022) due to barriers of sensory and preparation properties as well as digestive problems such as bloating and flatulence (Doma et al, 2019;. Besides, consumers seem to underestimate the benefits of plant-based foods to promote sustainable development (Hartmann et al, 2022;Henn, Zhang, et al, 2022;Tobler et al, 2011a;Vanhonacker et al, 2013) .…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Yet, pulses are underutilized as a human food source especially in Europe (Asif et al, 2013;Didinger & Thompson, 2020;Henn, Zhang, et al, 2022) due to barriers of sensory and preparation properties as well as digestive problems such as bloating and flatulence (Doma et al, 2019;. Besides, consumers seem to underestimate the benefits of plant-based foods to promote sustainable development (Hartmann et al, 2022;Henn, Zhang, et al, 2022;Tobler et al, 2011a;Vanhonacker et al, 2013) . While segments of the society are willing to replace animal-based foods with plant-based alternatives, such as pulses, it has become apparent that these alternatives must be innovative, convenient, and organic for consumers from different European countries (Henn, Bøye Olsen, et al, 2022).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Health versus environmental benefits: Does additional information influence consumer acceptance of pulse‐based spreads?

Henn

Reinbach

Olsen

et al. 2023

Journal of Food Science

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Despite the known health benefits and the potential for substituting less environmentally sustainable consumed foods such as meat, the current intake of pulses in developed countries remains less than recommended. Barriers are related to sensory characteristics and lack of knowledge about preparation, while drivers of environmental benefits are intangible. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of additional information about health or environmental benefits of pulses on the acceptance of novel pulse‐based products from chickpeas, black beans, and faba beans. Perceptions of these pulse‐based spreads in a blind and informed stage were assessed with 202 consumers in urban and suburban areas of Denmark. In general, the familiar chickpea spread followed by the relatively most unfamiliar black bean spread was liked the most. Only for these two products, additional information increased hedonic perception, regardless of the context (health or environmental benefits). If consumers did not like the spread, as found for the faba bean spread, providing additional information did not significantly alter this perception. Participants’ preferences and willingness to pay (WTP) in a discrete choice experiment corresponded to hedonic scores, whereas providing additional information increased the WTP. These findings suggest that extrinsic cues such as health or environmental benefits may only be useful in products with an acceptable baseline taste profile. Moreover, black beans might be investigated as a promising source for further product development due to their acceptance by consumers besides being the comparably most unfamiliar pulse type.

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confidence: 71%

Section: The Role Of Familiarity On the Effect Of Additional Informationmentioning

confidence: 98%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Health versus environmental benefits: Does additional information influence consumer acceptance of pulse‐based spreads?

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Olsen

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“…Although several studies have found positive perceptions of canned beans [26,27], a recent study by Heer and Winham revealed that some Latinas have negative views of canned beans [57]. Due to the benefits of pulses for both human and environmental wellbeing, addressing negative perceptions is important because canned pulses represent a practical, convenient way to increase pulse consumption [62]. Dry pulses generally have a slightly lower environmental footprint than canned pulses-ranging from approximately a one-to fourfold difference-although this depends on factors like pulse type [62].…”

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A Translational Approach to Increase Pulse Intake and Promote Public Health through Developing an Extension Bean Toolkit

Didinger,

Bunning,

Thompson

2023

Nutrients

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Practical, affordable solutions need to be implemented to address global challenges confronting human and environmental health. Despite a myriad of benefits for people and the planet, beans and other pulses (e.g., chickpeas, cowpeas, dry peas, lentils) are under-consumed. To better understand consumer concerns and interests, a Food Habits Survey was conducted and the findings were incorporated into the Colorado State University Extension Bean Toolkit. Guided by the Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills model, the toolkit included informational social media posts, cooking guidance, and an online class. A convenience sample of participants was recruited through Extension and university networks. After class participation, significant gains in knowledge of pulse nutrition, versatility, and cooking were observed, with an average increase of 1.5 points on a 5-point Likert scale (p < 0.001). Moreover, participants (n = 86) perceived a greater importance of motivators (e.g., nutrition, versatility, environmental benefits) and found barriers (e.g., flatulence, long cooking times, unfamiliarity) to be less discouraging. Most participants reported an intention to eat more pulses, and among those who completed the 1-month follow-up survey, pulse intake frequency increased (p = 0.004). Emphasizing motivating factors while simultaneously mitigating barriers to consumption can help reverse insufficient intake and promote healthy behavior change. Leveraging Extension or similar networks is one way to adopt a translational approach to better reach the public with this information.

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Molecular, interfacial and foaming properties of pulse proteins

Shen,

Peng,

Sagis

et al. 2024

Food Hydrocolloids

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The versatility of pulses: Are consumption and consumer perception in different European countries related to the actual climate impact of different pulse types?

Cited by 7 publications

References 30 publications

Health versus environmental benefits: Does additional information influence consumer acceptance of pulse‐based spreads?

Health versus environmental benefits: Does additional information influence consumer acceptance of pulse‐based spreads?

A Translational Approach to Increase Pulse Intake and Promote Public Health through Developing an Extension Bean Toolkit

Molecular, interfacial and foaming properties of pulse proteins

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