Essays about: "theory about foods"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 14 essays containing the words theory about foods.

  1. 1. Sense and nonsense of localized food systems : a case study of food manufacturing in Leipzig

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Lotta Allegra De Carlo; [2021]
    Keywords : Germany; localism; local trap; organization theory; short supply chains; value theory;

    Abstract : Purpose: Foods from localized food system approaches have become increasingly popular in recent years. There remains scholarly debate about the added value of such approaches, however. READ MORE

  3. 2. A review study of Bisphenol A : as an endocrine disrupting chemical in food contact material manufactured from polycarbonate and epoxy resin

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Emma Danielsson; [2020]
    Keywords : BADGE; Bisphenol A; dietary Exposure; endocrine disrupting chemicals; epoxy resins; estrogenic activity; food contact material; food packaging; migration; plastic food containers; polycarbonate;

    Abstract : Bisphenol A (BPA) is one of the worlds most produced chemicals. This compound is widely employed as an additive in polymers such as polycarbonates and epoxy resins in the manufacturing of plastics to provide transparency, rigidity and resistance to the resins. READ MORE

  4. 3. What influences the Swedish opinions on entomophagy

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Carl-Philip Andersson; [2020]
    Keywords : Edible insects; Entomophagy; Theory of Planned Behaviour; Sustainability; Food resources; Climate change; Novel foods.;

    Abstract : This study is an introduction of the learning of key aspects affecting Swedish people’s acceptance of edible insects, in Växjö and Gothenburg. The study aims to assess the attitudes of people towards edible insects. Public general knowledge about edible insects as well as their perception about benefits that comes with insects is explored. READ MORE

  5. 4. Local food markets : consumer perspectives and values

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Economics

    Author : Heléna Lindström; [2019]
    Keywords : decision-making; direct markets; local foods; service-dominant logic; values;

    Abstract : There has been an increased interest for local food in Sweden, which has led to governmental plans to support and increase the Swedish local and small-scale production. Few studies have however been made to understand the motivations of the consumers who buy local food and what they perceive as being valued with these products and services in Sweden. READ MORE

  6. 5. Expanding the grain legume food production in Southern Sweden : qualitative insights from producers and representatives from the food industry

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Camilla Olsson; [2017]
    Keywords : agroecology; cropping systems; cultivation; food; industry; legume; processing; interview;

    Abstract : The success of modern agriculture has so far primarily been assessed by productivity and economic returns, and not on nutritional value or on the ecosystem services provided besides food and fiber. Despite their high nutritional value, environmental benefits, and economic advantages for the farmer, legume crops are grown on less than 2 % of the arable land in Europe. READ MORE