Table 2

Correlations between mood, food neophobia as well as motives (N = 1,114)

Positive moodNegative moodFood neophobia
Positive mood  
Negative mood−0.02(n.s.) 
Food neophobia−0.16***0.15***
Brand awareness0.26***0.13***0.11***
Convenience0.07*0.12***0.12***
Design0.20***0.24***0.05(n.s.)
Familiar products0.16***0.06(n.s.)0.30***
Flawless products0.19***−0.01(n.s.)0.13***
Freshness0.15***−0.24***−0.18***
Gentle processing0.21***−0.05(n.s.)−0.16***
Health0.27***−0.13***−0.19***
Low priced−0.04(n.s.)0.09**0.08**
Regional0.20***−0.09**−0.11***
Seal0.22***−0.06(n.s.)−0.10**
Taste0.13***−0.19***−0.20***

Note(s): The analysis is based on Pearson correlation coefficients; signifcance (two-sided): ***p < 0.001 **p < 0.01 * p < 0.05

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