Is the Modern or Classical Presentation of Turkish Cuisine More Acceptable? A Study on the Visual Senses of Europeans

This study focuses on analyzing the impact of creating modernist visual presentations of national foods on international acceptability. In this context, a classical Turkish menu including an entrée, savory appetizer, main course, side dish, and dessert is prepared and presented. Classical presentati...

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Main Authors: Sami Sonat Özdemir, Ceyhun Uçuk
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Language:English
Published: Istanbul University Press 2022-12-01
Series:Journal of Tourismology
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description This study focuses on analyzing the impact of creating modernist visual presentations of national foods on international acceptability. In this context, a classical Turkish menu including an entrée, savory appetizer, main course, side dish, and dessert is prepared and presented. Classical presentations have been created using tools found in Turkish cuisine. Modernist presentations are created in the style of Nouvelle cuisine. These courses are prepared and sent to the European consumers, a significant tourist group for Turkey’s touristic demand. The data is obtained from a total of 82 participants from 19 different European countries using comparative test techniques and hedonic scales. When the data is analyzed, it is seen that modernist presentations are preferred in all courses. The scores of appreciations in modernist presentations are higher than that of the traditional versions. Based on these findings, it is found that preparing modernist presentations in line with the target market habits have a positive impact on the acceptance of traditional foods. The findings may be important in terms of making sense of the food consumption preferences of European visitors and increasing the extra benefit.
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spelling doaj-art-e347575656324dbba736d8770ea39b4d2025-08-20T02:57:22ZengIstanbul University PressJournal of Tourismology2459-19392022-12-018223925410.26650/jot.2022.8.2.1148129123456Is the Modern or Classical Presentation of Turkish Cuisine More Acceptable? A Study on the Visual Senses of EuropeansSami Sonat Özdemir0https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4796-6083Ceyhun Uçuk1https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2809-6430Balıkesir Üniversitesi, Balikesir, TurkiyeGaziantep Üniversitesi, Gaziantep, TurkiyeThis study focuses on analyzing the impact of creating modernist visual presentations of national foods on international acceptability. In this context, a classical Turkish menu including an entrée, savory appetizer, main course, side dish, and dessert is prepared and presented. Classical presentations have been created using tools found in Turkish cuisine. Modernist presentations are created in the style of Nouvelle cuisine. These courses are prepared and sent to the European consumers, a significant tourist group for Turkey’s touristic demand. The data is obtained from a total of 82 participants from 19 different European countries using comparative test techniques and hedonic scales. When the data is analyzed, it is seen that modernist presentations are preferred in all courses. The scores of appreciations in modernist presentations are higher than that of the traditional versions. Based on these findings, it is found that preparing modernist presentations in line with the target market habits have a positive impact on the acceptance of traditional foods. The findings may be important in terms of making sense of the food consumption preferences of European visitors and increasing the extra benefit.https://cdn.istanbul.edu.tr/file/JTA6CLJ8T5/B6CEBB96358D482780216DE8F96462A2visual sensefood acceptancefood presentationturkish foodeuropean consumers
spellingShingle Sami Sonat Özdemir
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Is the Modern or Classical Presentation of Turkish Cuisine More Acceptable? A Study on the Visual Senses of Europeans
Journal of Tourismology
visual sense
food acceptance
food presentation
turkish food
european consumers
title Is the Modern or Classical Presentation of Turkish Cuisine More Acceptable? A Study on the Visual Senses of Europeans
title_full Is the Modern or Classical Presentation of Turkish Cuisine More Acceptable? A Study on the Visual Senses of Europeans
title_fullStr Is the Modern or Classical Presentation of Turkish Cuisine More Acceptable? A Study on the Visual Senses of Europeans
title_full_unstemmed Is the Modern or Classical Presentation of Turkish Cuisine More Acceptable? A Study on the Visual Senses of Europeans
title_short Is the Modern or Classical Presentation of Turkish Cuisine More Acceptable? A Study on the Visual Senses of Europeans
title_sort is the modern or classical presentation of turkish cuisine more acceptable a study on the visual senses of europeans
topic visual sense
food acceptance
food presentation
turkish food
european consumers
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