Socio-demographic influence of food additives acceptance and avoidance among the Lebanese population: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT: Consumers' exposure to food additives (FAs) through food consumption is becoming inevitable, triggering concerns about their safety. This study aims to evaluate the factors influencing food choices, the level of knowledge among Lebanese consumers about FAs, and the socio-demographic determinants of FAs acceptance and avoidance. A cross-sectional web-based study enrolling 601 participants was conducted online using the snowball technique. The questionnaire consisted of four parts, including the patient socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge about FAs' definition and label content, the drivers of food choices, and FA acceptance and avoidance. Results showed varying levels of FAs knowledge across different age groups. Consumers indicated insufficient education about FAs (64.9%) and inad

SUBMITTER: Kotb RE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12208476 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature