Table 3

Comparison of mean importance score of upcycled food choice items between Hesitant and Inclined participants

Importance score
Mean (SD)
Hesitant n = 146Inclined n = 536pvalue
Factor 1: Natural content
Additive-free3.71 (1.21)3.75 (1.21)0.727
Natural ingredients4.19 (1.03)4.27 (0.94)0.329
Non-genetically modified3.83 (1.42)3.75 (1.45)0.561
Unprocessed3.44 (1.26)3.58 (1.29)0.270
Natural goodness preservation3.92 (1.10)3.87 (1.03)0.615
Chemical and hormone-free certification4.32 (1.05)4.45 (0.99)0.190
Factor 2: Ethical concern
Environmentally friendly preparation3.92 (1.03)4.31 (0.85)<0.001
Environmentally friendly packaging3.82 (1.13)4.33 (0.89)<0.001
Food waste reduction4.17 (1.01)4.64 (0.63)<0.001
Animal rights respect4.02 (1.09)4.49 (0.86)<0.001
Human rights respect4.06 (1.03)4.37 (0.86)<0.001
Local production3.27 (1.03)3.41 (0.99)0.139
Country of origin declaration4.13 (1.08)4.29 (0.99)0.081
Factor 3: Healthiness
High fibre content2.50 (1.12)2.46 (1.09)0.658
Low fat content2.20 (1.11)1.86 (1.03)0.001
Low energy content2.05 (1.09)1.74 (0.91)0.002
High protein content2.56 (1.11)2.26 (1.02)0.002
Rich in vitamins and minerals3.36 (1.11)3.35 (1.06)0.938
Nutritious food3.69 (1.08)3.84 (0.99)0.119
Factor 4: Familiarity
Familiar food2.72 (1.11)2.05 (0.95)<0.001
Similar to usual food2.52 (1.07)2.03 (0.94)<0.001
Eaten before1.73 (0.96)1.39 (0.69)<0.001
Familiar ingredients3.55 (1.14)2.94 (1.17)<0.001
Well-known brand2.00 (1.05)1.48 (0.78)<0.001
Factor 5: Sensory appeal
Pleasant texture3.78 (0.99)3.49 (1.09)0.002
Nice smell3.70 (0.95)3.38 (1.11)0.001
Good taste4.56 (0.67)4.37 (0.74)0.005
Nice look3.30 (1.00)2.84 (1.07)<0.001
Factor 6: Price
Inexpensive3.51 (1.07)3.17 (0.96)0.001
Cheap3.11 (1.11)2.68 (1.01)<0.001
Value for money3.86 (0.91)3.74 (0.93)0.173
Factor 7: Impression
Trendy to friends1.24 (0.67)1.09 (0.36)0.010
Right impression to people1.53 (0.93)1.26 (0.69)0.001
Relatives' approval1.44 (0.80)1.12 (0.43)<0.001

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