(CuisiAlg): Edible Seaweeds and Health: Quality Biomarkers to Support Consumer Acceptance
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
Seaweeds have been part of the diet of Asian countries for thousands of years, but consumption by Quebecers remains unfamiliar. Because of their rich nutrients content and unique bioactive compounds, seaweeds have a great dietary potential. The overall objective of the project is to determine the potential for sustainable local exploitation of St. Lawrence seaweeds by assessing their quality under growing conditions and following processing, and to use them as a basis for culinary innovations for both industry and consumers. Our specific objectives are as follows:
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To assess the impact of environmental factors on the specific profile of biomarkers of nutritional quality and health potential of harvested or cultivated seaweed;
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To determine the impact of processing on the profile of biomarkers of nutritional quality and health potential of harvested and cultivated seaweed;
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To study changes in dietary attitudes and behaviours through a culinary workshop promoting the acceptance of seaweeds and their appropriation as an ingredient by consumers.
The application for ethical approval and this trial registration applies only to Specific Objective 3.
| Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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N/A |
Detailed Description
For recruitment purposes, adults interested in cooking and consuming Quebec seaweeds will be randomly assigned to an experimental group (n=16 x 3 groups, ingredients, recipes and a culinary workshop) or a control group (n=16 x 3 groups, ingredients and recipes). Online questionnaires will be administered via the secure platform of INAF (FANI) at the beginning and the end of the study.
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
| Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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| Experimental: Intervention group (with culinary workshop) This group will be composed of participants that will answer online questionnaires before and after the study, and will participate in a culinary workshop with a chef (3 hours). |
Behavioral: Culinary workshop
A 3-hour culinary workshop will be led by a chef. The aim of this workshop will be to develop participants' culinary skills related to the preparation and consumption of recipes based on seaweeds, through various practical activities in the kitchen (starter, main course, dessert). An evaluation questionnaire will be completed at the end of the workshop.
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| No Intervention: Control group (without culinary workshop) This group will be composed of participants that will answer online questionnaires before and after the study. |
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Cooking and food-preparation practices with seaweeds [2 months]
To evaluate the impact of the culinary workshop on cooking practices of participants (self-efficacy, food attitude, food structure). Will be conducted at baseline and at the end of the study.
- Consumption of seaweeds [2 months]
To evaluate the impact of the culinary workshop on consumption of seaweeds by participants. Will be conducted at baseline and at the end of the study.
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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be interested in cooking and consuming Quebec seaweeds in various forms
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be available to fill out online questionnaires and perhaps participate in a culinary workshop in Quebec City
Exclusion Criteria:
- have allergies and dietary restrictions
Contacts and Locations
Locations
| Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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| 1 | Institue of Nutrition and Functional Foods (INAF) | Quebec city | Quebec | Canada | G1V 0A6 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Laval University
- Quebec Maritime Network (Odyssee Saint-Laurent)
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Veronique Provencher, PhD, co-investigator, responsible for Specific Objective 3
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- 2020-016/11-02-2020