Dysphagia-Related Health Information Improved Consumer Acceptability of Thickened Beverages

Most people tend to think that healthy foods do not taste good. This view could have a negative impact on the of food eat for health. However, if health-related information is provided avoid aspects, acceptability may improve. Thus, this study investigated changes in consumers’ sensory perception thickened beverages before and after provision dysphagia-related health information. Sixty young (19–39 years old) middle-aged (40–64 consumers participated two experiment sessions conducted one week apart. The first session proceeded without any second about dysphagia need dietary modification evaluation. Three (orange juice, red bean water, sports drink) were used nectar-like (51–350 cP) honey-like (351–1750 forms; original beverage samples (0%) as control. Consumers asked acceptability, liking flavor, intensity, general interest (GHI). An analysis variance was performed show change flavor rating between sessions. Although there age-related differences response samples, rated more acceptable, terms their characteristics (swallowing, viscosity, mouthfeel) provided. There no significant 0% samples. mean GHI values 3.97 ± 0.85 4.81 0.68 groups, respectively. High low groups analyzed. high group showed informed evaluation, whereas influenced by