Attitudes and Purchase Intentions Toward Food Made From Insects – Measurement Model

The natural character of food products is an important quality attribute to me.

I try to buy organic food products.

I try to avoid food products containing food additives.

The quality certificate of purchased food is important to me.

The natural character of a production method is important to me.

When buying food, I try to pay attention to the fact how its production affects the natural environment.

I try to avoid food products, whose production has adverse effects on the natural environment.

I am interested in the impact of food production on the natural environment.

I am constantly trying new and different foods.

I do not trust new, unknown foods.

I do not try unknown foods.

I like foods from various national cuisines (ethnic food).

During parties/when I am out, I enjoy trying new foods.

I eat almost everything.

I like trying foods that are new to me.

The so-called 'healthy food' looks too weird for me to eat.

I am afraid to eat something I have not eaten before.

I am very picky about the food I eat.

Attractive taste.

Attractive aroma.

Attractive appearance.

High nutritional value.

Health claims.

Nutritional claims.

Various assortment and availability in retail.

Package size and attractiveness.

Convenience of use.

Availability of recipes on blogs and websites.

I find buying novel food containing insects a good idea.

I find buying novel food containing insects a wise choice.

I like the idea of buying novel, innovative food containing insects.

Buying novel, innovative food containing insects would be nice.

I would try dishes made from insects or with insect ingredients if I had the opportunity.

I am interested in eating dishes or food/food products made from insects in the near future.

If a 'novel innovative food' appears on the market containing edible insects (fresh, frozen, dried, powdered, e.g., flour), which has such attributes as: reduction of CO2 emissions, nutritional claims, health claims, attractive taste, and high nutritional value I would be willing to buy it.

I am willing to buy new food containing edible insects.

I will make an effort to buy foods containing insect protein in the near future.