Food Quality and Preference
Scope & Guideline
Exploring the Intersection of Taste and Nutrition
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Sensory Evaluation and Consumer Preferences:
The journal emphasizes research on how sensory attributes of food products (taste, smell, texture, appearance) affect consumer preferences and choices. - Sustainability and Food Choices:
There is a strong focus on sustainability in food consumption, including studies on plant-based diets, alternative proteins, and the environmental impact of food choices. - Health and Nutrition:
Research on the health implications of food choices, including studies on labeling, dietary habits, and health-related consumer behavior. - Cultural and Social Influences on Food Consumption:
The journal explores how cultural, social, and psychological factors influence food preferences, acceptance of novel foods, and eating behaviors across different demographics. - Innovative Food Products and Technologies:
The journal publishes studies on new food technologies, including 3D printing, and innovative food products, emphasizing consumer acceptance and sensory evaluation. - Food Waste and Sustainability Practices:
Research on food waste behavior, consumer attitudes towards food waste reduction, and the effectiveness of interventions to promote sustainable practices.
Trending and Emerging
- Plant-Based and Alternative Proteins:
Research on plant-based diets and alternative protein sources is rapidly increasing, reflecting a growing consumer shift towards sustainable eating practices. - Food Technology and Innovation:
The exploration of innovative food technologies, such as 3D printed foods and cultured meats, is gaining traction, highlighting consumer acceptance and sensory evaluations of these products. - Mental and Emotional Influences on Food Choices:
Emerging studies focus on the psychological and emotional factors that influence food preferences, including the impact of food-related emotions and sensory experiences. - Consumer Engagement with Sustainability Labels:
There is an increasing emphasis on understanding consumer responses to sustainability labels and claims, indicating a heightened awareness of environmental impacts. - Cross-Cultural Food Studies:
Research examining food preferences and behaviors across different cultural contexts is trending, reflecting globalization and the diversity of food practices. - Food Waste Reduction Strategies:
Studies targeting consumer behavior related to food waste and strategies to reduce it are becoming more prevalent, aligning with global sustainability goals.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Food Products:
There is a noticeable decline in research focused on traditional food products and their sensory characteristics, as the emphasis shifts towards innovative and alternative food sources. - General Consumer Behavior Studies:
Broad studies on consumer behavior without specific focus on sensory or health aspects are becoming less common, as more nuanced research is favored. - Static Sensory Analysis Methods:
There is a decrease in the publication of studies employing traditional sensory analysis methods without integrating consumer behavior insights or technological advancements. - Longitudinal Studies on Established Food Products:
Longitudinal studies examining established food products (e.g., traditional meats) seem to be less frequent, possibly due to a shift towards exploring emerging food trends and innovations.
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