Effect of Labelling and Information on Consumer Perception of Foods Presented as 3D Printed.

ABSTRACT: Labelling and information have been shown to increase acceptance of novel food technologies. The novel technology of 3 Dimensional Printing (3DP) of foods is not well known among consumers. The study aim was to investigate the effect of the 3DP label and benefits information on consumer acceptance and perception of plausible 3DP foods. Commercially available foods, such as milk chocolate swirls, gummy candy carrots, and baked potato Smiles®, represented 3DP benefits, and each was evaluated in a sensory panel. Participants rated acceptance and perceived quality after each of three product presentations; first labeled "conventional", then labeled "3D printed", and again labeled 3D printed after information presentation. Participants indicated product preference after the third presentation.

SUBMITTER: Feng X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8953996 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature