Exploring Consumer Acceptance of Insect-based Snack Products in Ireland

Figures & data

Table 1. Participant indicated likeliness to purchase insect-based products and flavor options

Insect-based product/flavor option	Mean score regarding likeliness to purchase (1 = most likely)
Product
Protein bar	2.70
Cookie	3.12
Crisps	3.30
Energy bar	3.40
Cracker	3.60
Whole insects	4.88
Energy bar
Banana and Dark Chocolate	3.11
Apple and Cinnamon	3.13
Blueberry and Almond	3.54
Banana bread	3.57
Cacao and Coconut	3.75
Orange and Red Berries	3.89
Protein bar
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip	2.43
Cookie Dough	2.61
Chocolate Fudge Brownie	2.77
Dark Chocolate and Fig	3.54
Apricot, Goji Berry and Chia	3.65
Crackers
Tomato and Basil	1.99
Sunflower and Chia	2.55
Ginger and Chili	2.60
Oregano and Thyme	2.86
Crisps
Salt and Vinegar	2.88
Sour Cream and Onion	3.03
Smoky BBQ	3.10
Peri-Peri	3.76
Sweet Chili and Lime	3.79
Salted Toffee	4.45

Table 2. Consumer Idealized Design of participants ideal insect-based snack product

Insect-snack product	Product attributes

Data availability statement

The data that support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author, upon reasonable request.