Table 8.

Motivating factors that may increase the likelihood of participants eating insects in the future (n = 465).

Motivating factor	Yes	No
Increased knowledge regarding nutritional benefits	73.1	26.9
Increased accessibility to insect products	73.1	26.9
Endorsement of safety from a governing body	62.4	37.6
Regular appearance in mainstream media	58.9	41.1
Designated production facilities	41.7	58.3
Increased environmental burden from animal protein	38.5	61.5
Other	11.2	88.8

Data presented as a percentage; Values do not add up to 100% because participants were directed to check-all-that-apply.