Consumer Perceptions of the Nutrition Labeling of Food Products

• Autorzy: Mieczkowska M. , Panfil-Kuncewicz H.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

The objective of this study was to evaluate consumer perceptions and preferences regarding food labeling and the information displayed on the packaging of food products, with particular emphasis on nutrition facts. The survey covered 283 respondents who were asked to fill out a questionnaire.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

nutritional value; labeling; packaging; consumer researches

• Wydawca: Foundation for Young Scientists
• Czasopismo: Challenges of Modern Technology
• Rocznik: 2011
• Tom: Vol. 2, no. 2
• Strony: 53--55
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 6 poz.

Twórcy

autor

Mieczkowska M.

• University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Department of Dairy Science and Quality Management, Oczapowskiego 7, 10-719 Olsztyn

autor

Panfil-Kuncewicz H.

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