Research on algae and insects as livestock feed was conducted in Germany and Canada

Published 2021년 12월 13일

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A study by the University of Göttingen and the University of Alberta has explored consumer preferences for alternative feed sources, specifically algae and insects, in animal protein diets. The research, published in Food Policy, involved presenting test subjects with images of chicken fillets made with these alternative feeds and assessing their purchasing preferences. The results showed a strong preference for meat from broilers fed insect meal, although this preference was limited to sustainable consumers when the feed was labeled. The study highlights the importance of transparency in labeling alternative feeds in poultry products to avoid consumer mistrust and to promote the acceptance and sustainability of these alternatives. The study also emphasizes the need for advancements in the production of alternative feeds to increase their acceptance and reduce competition with meat production.

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Despite the shift towards a vegan and vegetarian diet in western cultures, the demand for animal protein remains. Alternative sources of protein are needed to feed the growing world population without sacrificing sustainability. Researchers from the University of Göttingen and the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, examined consumer preferences for alternative feed. In doing so, they particularly focused on algae and insects in the food chain. The results have been published in the journal Food Policy. The attempt: Chicken with and without a hint The research team photographed chicken fillets made with spirulina algae or insect meal as a staple feed and processed the images to represent marketable products. The chicken fillet products have been labeled with health or sustainability-related labels to better understand the motivations that drive consumers to choose certain products. Two groups of test subjects, about 1,000 total, then completed an online questionnaire, showing ...

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