Info Plant Surveys Japan Consumer Awareness on Food Safety.Tokyo, Japan, Jan 27, 2006 - (JCN JCN Japan Corporate News JCN Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience JCN Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing JCN Journal of Christian Nursing JCN Job Control Number JCN Journal of Child Neurology JCN joint communications network (US DoD) ) - C-NEWS, a marketing data service provided by online market researcher Info Plant, conducted a survey of 1,000 Internet users Internet user n → internauta m/f Internet user Internet n → internaute m/f aged 20 or older on food safety from December 2 to 5, 2005. The survey results showed that the respondents dine out Verb 1. dine out - eat at a restaurant or at somebody else's home eat out eat - eat a meal; take a meal; "We did not eat until 10 P.M. because there were so many phone calls"; "I didn't eat yet, so I gladly accept your invitation" 3.27 times a week on average. They have ready-made meals 3.69 times a week and prepare a meal at home 14.04 times. When asked about what they consider important when purchasing ready-made food, 76.6% cited taste, followed by nutritional balance (36.5%). Specifically, although less than 10% of the respondents in their 20s to 40s pay attention to food additives food additives, substances added to foods by manufacturers to prevent spoilage or to enhance appearance, taste, texture, or nutritive value. By quantity, the most common food additives are flavorings, which include spices, vinegar, synthetic flavors, and, in the , 21.8% in their 50s and 26% in their 60s are concerned about the additives. Of the respondents, 67.1% answered that they usually check food labeling when they choose food at stores. In particular, most of the respondents confirm the mark of origin for fresh vegetables, fruits and meat. In terms of processed foods, the respondents tend to check expiration date Expiration Date The day on which an options or futures contract is no longer valid and, therefore, ceases to exist. Notes: The expiration date for all listed stock options in the U.S. , ingredients, contents and food additives. Further, while 5.5% of the respondents trust what the labeling says, 46.3% think that it is difficult to decide whether or not food labeling is trustworthy. Copyright [c] 2006 Japan Corporate News Network. All rights reserved. |
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