... their gastronomic and innovative potential are not so present. The most frequent words were disgusting (n = 198 occurrences) and protein (n = 174), revealing neophobia among the participants, although they recognise their richness in protein. It was further observed that country and variables...

... of insect consumption, most Chinese consumers remain resistant to insect-based foods. This study aims to examine consumer acceptance and consumer willingness of insect-based foods in China, focusing on food neophobia, disgust sensitivity, perceived health, hygiene, social and psychological risks, as well...