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KMID : 1145120200180010053
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Asian Journal of Beauty and Cosmetology
2020 Volume.18 No. 1 p.53 ~ p.63
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Perception of Edible Insect and Insect Foods among Adults
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Kim Youn-Jung
Kim Yoo-Kyung
Han Jung-Soon
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study was conducted to investigate the awareness of edible insects and insect foods among Korean adults and to use the findings as basic data in program development research to improve the awareness of edible insects.
Methods: A survey was conducted with 387 adults aged 21-64 years who were living in Korea. Data analysis was performed using SPSS statistics 24. The perception and experiences related to eating edible insects were analyzed using frequency analysis; and chi-square test.
Results: In total, 311 participants (80.40%) responded that edible insects are emerging as food sources and most people are aware of the potential of food insects as a future food resource. The number of participants aware of edible insects is likely to be 311 (80.40%), whereas that of participants unaware of them is likely <79 (19.60%). Further, 181 (46.77%) respondents had eaten edible insects and 220 (56.85%) had never eaten insect foods. The number of participants who used edible insects for food purposes was 107 (59.12%), among whom 81 (44.75%) had eaten silkworm pupa. When selecting edible insects for consumption, sensory evaluation was considered important by participants.
Conclusion: This study suggests that the commercialization and industrialization of edible insects, which are emerging as future food resources, will require the development of dietary education programs to improve the awareness of edible insects.
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KEYWORD
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Edible insects, Awareness, Adults, Edible insect food, Dietary education program
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