Chefs’ Attitudes and Sensory Analysis of Invasive Crayfish (<i>Faxonius limosus</i>) Meat: Psychological and Culinary Aspects

Considering the growing significance of sustainable gastronomy and the need for controlling the populations of invasive species, the aim of this study is to explore chefs’ attitudes toward the sensory and psychological aspects of using invasive crayfish meat (<i>Faxonius limosus</i>) fro...

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Main Authors: Maja Paunić, Jasmina Lazarević, Dubravka Škrobot, Ivana Čabarkapa, Stefan Šmugović, Milica Vidosavljević, Miloš Županjac
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/14/11/1898
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Stefan Šmugović
Milica Vidosavljević
Miloš Županjac
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description Considering the growing significance of sustainable gastronomy and the need for controlling the populations of invasive species, the aim of this study is to explore chefs’ attitudes toward the sensory and psychological aspects of using invasive crayfish meat (<i>Faxonius limosus</i>) from the Danube. The study was conducted using a survey questionnaire with a sample of 210 respondents, employing a consumption restriction scale based on various psychological aversions to non-traditional food sources. Binary logistic regression indicated a significant impact of psychological aversion on the likelihood of accepting this raw material. Thirty chefs participated in the sensory evaluation of the crayfish meat. The results revealed that the meat has potential for broad application in the preparation of gastronomic products.
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spelling doaj-art-a89770d781b34e6dab4e2265372efa2b2025-08-20T03:11:32ZengMDPI AGFoods2304-81582025-05-011411189810.3390/foods14111898Chefs’ Attitudes and Sensory Analysis of Invasive Crayfish (<i>Faxonius limosus</i>) Meat: Psychological and Culinary AspectsMaja Paunić0Jasmina Lazarević1Dubravka Škrobot2Ivana Čabarkapa3Stefan Šmugović4Milica Vidosavljević5Miloš Županjac6Department of Geography, Tourism and Hotel Management, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, 21000 Novi Sad, SerbiaInstitute of Food Technology, University of Novi Sad, 21000 Novi Sad, SerbiaInstitute of Food Technology, University of Novi Sad, 21000 Novi Sad, SerbiaInstitute of Food Technology, University of Novi Sad, 21000 Novi Sad, SerbiaDepartment of Geography, Tourism and Hotel Management, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, 21000 Novi Sad, SerbiaInstitute of Food Technology, University of Novi Sad, 21000 Novi Sad, SerbiaInstitute of Food Technology, University of Novi Sad, 21000 Novi Sad, SerbiaConsidering the growing significance of sustainable gastronomy and the need for controlling the populations of invasive species, the aim of this study is to explore chefs’ attitudes toward the sensory and psychological aspects of using invasive crayfish meat (<i>Faxonius limosus</i>) from the Danube. The study was conducted using a survey questionnaire with a sample of 210 respondents, employing a consumption restriction scale based on various psychological aversions to non-traditional food sources. Binary logistic regression indicated a significant impact of psychological aversion on the likelihood of accepting this raw material. Thirty chefs participated in the sensory evaluation of the crayfish meat. The results revealed that the meat has potential for broad application in the preparation of gastronomic products.https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/14/11/1898<i>Faxonius limosus</i>sensory evaluationperception of crayfishattitudes of chefs
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Chefs’ Attitudes and Sensory Analysis of Invasive Crayfish (<i>Faxonius limosus</i>) Meat: Psychological and Culinary Aspects
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sensory evaluation
perception of crayfish
attitudes of chefs
title Chefs’ Attitudes and Sensory Analysis of Invasive Crayfish (<i>Faxonius limosus</i>) Meat: Psychological and Culinary Aspects
title_full Chefs’ Attitudes and Sensory Analysis of Invasive Crayfish (<i>Faxonius limosus</i>) Meat: Psychological and Culinary Aspects
title_fullStr Chefs’ Attitudes and Sensory Analysis of Invasive Crayfish (<i>Faxonius limosus</i>) Meat: Psychological and Culinary Aspects
title_full_unstemmed Chefs’ Attitudes and Sensory Analysis of Invasive Crayfish (<i>Faxonius limosus</i>) Meat: Psychological and Culinary Aspects
title_short Chefs’ Attitudes and Sensory Analysis of Invasive Crayfish (<i>Faxonius limosus</i>) Meat: Psychological and Culinary Aspects
title_sort chefs attitudes and sensory analysis of invasive crayfish i faxonius limosus i meat psychological and culinary aspects
topic <i>Faxonius limosus</i>
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perception of crayfish
attitudes of chefs
url https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/14/11/1898
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