Consumers still overlook legumes as a suitable meat substitute in Netherlands

Published 2024년 7월 12일

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A survey by HAK in the Netherlands reveals that only 33% of the population considers legumes, such as brown beans, lentils, and kidney beans, as suitable meat substitutes. Despite this, the regular replacement of meat with beans can help families save hundreds of euros annually and reduce CO2 emissions. The 'Boonus calculator' developed by HAK calculates these cost savings and CO2 emissions reduction. The majority of Dutch consumers prefer brown beans, with chili con carne being their favorite bean dish. However, a significant number of consumers are unaware of the health benefits of legumes and need inspiration for cooking them. HAK is advocating for legumes to be given more prominence in supermarkets to encourage more people to include them in their diet.

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67 percent of Dutch people do not yet see legumes – such as brown beans, lentils or kidney beans – as a suitable meat substitute. This is evident from the National Bean Survey, which HAK conducted among Dutch consumers. And yet a family can save hundreds of euros per year if they exchange meat for beans once a week. This change is not only good for your wallet, but also for the climate, because beans have lower CO2 emissions. To provide insight into exactly what you can save, HAK has developed a tool: the 'Boonus calculator'. Boonus calculator The calculator shows what consumers can save in euros if they replace meat with legumes. Beans are a source of vegetable proteins. The calculator compares the average category price of meat in a meal with the average category price of a suitable legume alternative. The switch from meat to legumes can quickly amount to hundreds of euros per year for a family. For example, if a family of four replaces chicken fillet with chickpeas twice a ...

Source: AkkerbouwActueel