Exploring young foodies׳ knowledge and attitude regarding entomophagy: A qualitative study in Italy

International Journal of Gastronomy and Food Science

Volumn 7, Issue , 2017, Pages 16-19

  Sogari, Giovanni ^a   Menozzi, Davide ^a   Mora, Cristina ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF PARMA   (Italy)

Author keywords

Culinary trend; Edible insects; Insect tasting; Italian consumers; Public engagement

Indexed keywords

EID: 85016999592     PISSN: 1878450X     EISSN: 18784518     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijgfs.2016.12.002     Document Type: Article

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