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January 1, 2025Brazilian journal of food technology/Brazilian Journal of Food TechnologyOpen Access

Acceptance of edible insects: a study in the Colombian context

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CACarlos Fernando Osorio AndradeJCJuan Manuel Candelo-ViáfaraCPCarlos Alberto Arango Pastrana

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Overview

Survey findings demonstrate that psychological factors are key to edible insect acceptance in Colombia, suggesting targeted strategies may improve consumption intentions.

Key Points

  • Acceptance of edible insects is primarily driven by psychological factors, highlighting the importance of attitudes toward insects.
  • The survey analyzed responses from 489 participants, revealing that food neophobia and health concerns negatively influence acceptance.
  • Using structural equation modeling, the study examined various factors, emphasizing that socioeconomic status had no significant relationship with acceptance.
  • Promotional strategies targeting younger demographics may foster the adoption of sustainable food alternatives like edible insects in Latin America.

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Andrade et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af2edecf1dd9ea359e6259https://doi.org/10.1590/1981-6723.10524
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