Table 2.
Pulse knowledge before and after being a Bean Cuisine citizen scientist.
| Knowledge of Pulse Nutrition and Health Benefits | Pre: n (%) | Post: n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (low) | 2 (3.6) | 0 |
| 2 | 4 (7.1) | 0 |
| 3 | 10 (17.9) | 5 (8.9) |
| 4 | 24 (42.9) | 30 (53.6) |
| 5 (high) | 16 (28.6) | 21 (37.5) |
| Average score | 3.86 | 4.29 |
| Difference (p-value) | 0.43 (0.002) | |
| Knowledge of Pulse Versatility | Pre: n (%) | Post: n (%) |
| 1 (low) | 2 (3.6) | 0 |
| 2 | 7 (12.5) | 1 (1.8) |
| 3 | 24 (42.9) | 4 (7.1) |
| 4 | 13 (23.2) | 24 (42.9) |
| 5 (high) | 10 (17.9) | 27 (48.2) |
| Average score | 3.39 | 4.38 |
| Difference (p-value) | 0.99 (<0.001) | |
| Knowledge of How to Prepare Dry Pulses | Pre: n (%) | Post: n (%) |
| 1 (low) | 2 (3.6) | 1 (1.8) |
| 2 | 8 (14.3) | 1 (1.8) |
| 3 | 15 (26.8) | 4 (7.1) |
| 4 | 19 (33.9) | 21 (37.5) |
| 5 (high) | 12 (21.4) | 29 (51.8) |
| Average score | 3.55 | 4.36 |
| Difference (p-value) | 0.81 (<0.001) |