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Consumer awareness survey analysis of alternative protein: Cultured meat and edible insect

The issue of protein alternatives to traditional livestock proteins is a policy that is in the spotlight as part of food security and carbon neutrality policies. This study was conducted to identify the degree of consumer awareness of alternative proteins through a consumer perception survey to support scientific progress of alternative proteins, and to suggest policies and technical directions accordingly. The survey was conducted on 500 adults over the age of 18 nationwide, centering on an online panel survey using a Structured Questionnaire. In this study, cultured meat and edible insect proteins were investigated among alternative proteins (cultured meat, edible insects, and plant-based proteins). Cultured meat was recognized by 64.6% and edible insects by 90.2%. Cultured meat showed higher interest than edible insects, and cultured meat showed high selection in terms of resource saving and environment protection. Edible insects received many choices in terms of economical value to secure the food. The opinion that it is necessary to develop cultured meat rather than edible insect protein was high in Korea. As a result of this study, it was confirmed that the recognition of the alternative protein was high, and in particular, it was confirmed that the need for cultured meat technology was quite high.