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Junniel R. Corvera
Melvin W. Honorio
Those covered in this chapter aid in familiarizing oneself with the knowledge related
In the recent study of Tariga (2021) food preferences are extremely complicated,
(2020) explained that food preferences are affected by many other factors such as
choice of food, ethnicity, economy, habit, and society. These are just some of the factors
that Filipinos have when it comes to their food preferences. Moreover, Glabska (2021)
stated that prepubescent youngsters' food preferences change frequently, and they
frequently reject various meals that they previously loved, but following their teenage
years, they usually come to favor various foods that they did not appreciate previously.
In addition, Tariga (2021) stated that food has an impact on individuals, it makes
Almani, et al. (2020) the necessity for more research on consumer food choice behavior
has become apparent in the food sector. Thus, Filipinos are now overexposed to other
cuisines, this also adds up to their food preference (Bekar, 2021). As cooks have
become renowned, the influence of food on culture at large has grown, and cooking has
shifted away from what it means throughout the media and became one of the primary
themes of TV shows.
Eating Behavior
On the other hand, Kabir (2018) stated that eating behavior is normal behavior
relating to eating habits, food selections that you eat, how they were prepared, and the
Filipinos, eating behavior have changed through the past years. Based on Kabir (2018)
societal, individual, and environmental factors emerged as the key aspects that
determine eating behavior. Factors can influence what food people take, quantity of
food intake, food selection, their mealtimes, and food preferences. Furthermore, Kabir
(2018) stated that eating behavior is an essential component of life since it may affect
longevity in terms of health because unhealthy eating patterns such as eating nutrient-
deficient food, skipping meals, and failing to eat regularly are known to cause a variety
Food Trends
To sum up, Adetunji (2020) cited that as years go by, food products and their
consumption have developed, and this trend continues to grow. In addition to this,
Revilla (2022) explained that food trends are constantly shifting worldwide as
customers' preferences adapt to match their shifting need. Nowadays, nearly no meal
goes undocumented. Filipinos in particular love sharing their meals on social media,
sustainability in food led to a rise in the adoption of various emerging food trends.
Characteristics of the food
Based to two research teams, Soenawan & Malonda (2015) and Faizah, Suryoko
& Saryadi (2013), the price of the goods and services offered (Bojanic 2007), as well as
the quality of the products and services offered (Exhibition et al. 2010, Ghimire 2012,
Ha & Jang 2010, Ghimire 2017, Fu'ad 2015), are among the many factors that can
influence people's satisfaction with and preference for food. Moreover Steenkamp
(1990), multiple studies have underlined the fact that there is no universal definition of
quality but rather that it relies on the various viewpoints from which it is evaluated. For
example, a definition in technical and production terms may differ from the impression of
human body are found in food. Both food and nutrition science takes into account the
same omic technologies, however, the samples may vary. For consumers to prefer
some foods over others, the analytical methodologies: dependability and repeatability
are crucial (Fasoli & Zhang et al., 2015).However from the consumers’ point of view, in
fact, several aspects contribute to defining the quality of a food product: these are not
only natural qualities such as taste and other organoleptic properties, but also external
factors such as origin and labeling (Bernués, Olaizola, & Corcoran, 2003; Grunert,
backed by tasty flavor indications and reasonable costs. Furthermore, the consumer of
the 21st Century is a highly demanding one, exhibiting greater concern about quality
and health benefits with respect to the products he/she buys. The taste, look, portion
size, and of course, price may all be used to gauge a culinary dish's quality.
Restaurants take into account a mix of flavor and appearance based on these
characteristics (Faizah, Suryoko, & Saryadi 2013). It is divided into categories that will
Sub variables
Taste
predilection for the sweetness of food and an aversion to bitterness. Except in cases
when infants had already been exposed to flavors via the mother's diet, there was very
little evidence to support inborn flavor preferences. Little attention has been paid to how
taste and flavor preferences develop over time (Nicklaus et al., 2019)
Cost
price are frequently influenced by their willingness to make both financial and non-
financial sacrifices to receive the dish. Price assumes the function of a consumer's
extrinsic signal and substantially influences how they perceive "monetary value"
(Zeithaml, 1988). Furthermore Lichtenstein et al. (1993), price perception may also be
may not work as a trigger on their preference for food. For instance, a customer's
perception of the price has a favorable effect on their desire to make a purchase (Alford
Appearance
packaging, such as shape and colour, in order to try to positively influence the
consumers’ preferences of a given product (e.g., Fenko et al., 2016; Rebollar et al.,
2012; Tijssen et al., 2017; Velasco et al., 2014; Westerman et al., 2013). Likewise, this
shape, packaging color, and product category. Although there is not a clear and highly
consistent basis on which to draw any hypotheses concerning the possible interaction
effects that might be seen across the manipulated variables, color and shape might be
expected to operate additively. Similarly (Van Loo, et al., 2018). Consumers are given a
In agreement with De Klepper asserts that meal matching is the artistic part of
cooking. Due to chefs' ongoing search for guidelines to develop innovative and for the
preferred food of the eaters, but profitable dishes and menus, it has been the focus of
several research in the culinary industry. However, unlike in sensory science, cooks do
not assess their meals using statistics or a panel. The Michelin-starred chef Heston
Blumenthal and taste specialist François Benzi (of Firmenich, Geneva) introduced the
Food Pairing Theory in 2002. The premise was simple: the more aromatic molecules
two meals have, the better they taste when combined. Additionally, more individuals will
Environment
which people buy and consume food in order to interact with the larger food system.
However, Downs et al.,(2020) ,given the full range of options consumers have when
choosing which foods to buy and consume, the food environment is a crucial area of the
food system to implement interventions to support sustainable diets and address the
serve as a link between the macro food system, which includes food supply chains,
As claimed by Swinburn et al., (2019) the term "food environment" refers more
specifically to the area of the food system that serves as a direct "interface" through
which people can obtain and consume food .However, Turner et al., (2018) also stated
by the different concepts for food environments have been proposed, such as "healthy
and "foodscapes," all of which imply the impact of social and environmental factors on
people's health and nutrition. Changes in global food systems and the availability of
food have altered eating habits and food preferences, leading to a shift toward
Season
food trade, for instance, different food products are almost always available, regardless
of the season, which has significantly increased the distance that food must travel.
Based on Vargas et al., (2019) eating seasonal food is being promoted as one aspect of
a sustainable diet, frequently interpreted as local food, but the social, environmental,
and economic benefits and limitations need to be compared with supplying year-round
fresh produce. In addition, Vargas et al., (2019) this variable availability driven by
seasonality and climate extremes means that these foods may not be available in
Customers might still visit markets or supermarkets and decide to purchase items
made in areas near their cities and counties. However, it appears that Chinese
consumers are also losing their "mobility" to buy food on foot as e-commerce
development soars by the day. Instead, many choose to use specific apps on their
Urbanization
as one of the most important drivers for changing dietary patterns and nutrition .
transition in several ways. For instance, urbanization can affect consumption patterns
through its effect on agricultural land, food supply and prices, and the food environment.
Lastly, as per Cockx, et al. (2019) that in Africa, it has been discovered that rural
residents who move to urban areas tend to drastically alter their food consumption
patterns, such as by consuming fewer staple foods like maize and more processed
Behavioral Impact
As stated by Valli C., et. Al. (2019), Numerous research has displayed food
Personal food system is important in apprehending the numerous factors that influence
food choices at the single level and the role of culture in guiding those choices. The
personal food system is important in understanding the many factors that influence food
choice at the individual level and the role of culture in driving those choices. Food
choice is about why people eat the foods they do, and decisions about food are the
economic, social, cultural, physical, and political factors. In a study of 108 preschool-
aged children and their parents, Vollmer et al. (2019), found that preference for
vegetables mostly occurred among children of parents with the authoritative feeding
style (high demands, responds to child’s needs), but its association with healthy eating
DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE
such as the educational attainment, income, and sex are the common factors in
terms of food preference. They conduct an internet based-survey and based from
the survey, that women from the participants and those people who have a
However, Vorage, et al. (2020) also stated that the demographic and Food
Choice Motive are able to forecast behavior in terms of eating of Functional food,
those people who live dependently are more likely to have a consumption on a
functional food. Lastly, as specified by Woodside, et al. (2019), food choice has a
lot of ways to be done, the demographic profile only gives a little amount of factor
Referring to Gibb. Et al. (2021). Discussed that sexual minority or individuals that
identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or who is being attracted with their same
gender, are most likely experiencing a food insecurity, in which means the
access of food for them are difficult and having a hard time to live a healthy life.
However, as stated by VanKim. Et al. (2019). Sexual Orientation gives a big role
in terms of food choice of the person, straight males in terms of their quality of
diet is low compared to other sexual orientation. Fragkos, et al. (2022) explained
that people who are part of sexual minority are unprotected on having an eating
disorder. In accordance with Zhao (2022), he stated that male and female have
different food preference, in the culture of china, men mostly prefer manly food
such as red meat, beer, seahorse and other more, while women in china mostly
preferred soft and delicate food such as salads, cakes, and others. However,
Lombardo, et al. (2019) said that women drink more water than men, sweet
food/drink, while men are tending to eat more in a day and still tend to get hungry
in a day and mostly at night that even affect their sleep than women who
somehow skip meal in the day. Lastly, as per Lusk (2022), he indicates that,
according to the survey-based report in Center for Food Demand Analysis and
Sustainability, the food insecurity is tending to be higher from women than the
men, but the satisfaction of the food itself if much higher to married men.
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
As explained by Rippin, et al. (2020), that the countries with low income and low
standard of education had more likely to practice a poor food consumption with
particular to fruits and vegetables, food that has lots of vitamins and minerals.
However, Morales. et al. (2021) suggests that those people who have a low
educational attainment have a diet that the food they ate are mostly low in fibers
but excess in carbohydrates, foods that is sweets, but those people who have a
good educational attainment are more lovely to eat healthy foods such as
background of the parents are a big factor on the food consumption of their
children, study shows that parents with high educational background eats healthy
foods in front of their child, that influence food preference of the child.
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