Research on algae and insects as livestock feed was conducted in Germany and Canada
Frozen Chicken Cut
Germany
Canada
Published Dec 14, 2021
Tridge summary
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.
Original content
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 them two different chicken fillet products. They were asked whether and, if so, which one they would buy. One of the two groups received only the information available on the packaging, such as the label and price. The other ...
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