TD-April-Feature

 

 

Today’s CPE tables 1 & 2

 

Table 1

Percentage Responses

2005 study

(n = 783)

2006 study

(n = 2,161)

1. Gluten sensitivity diagnosis:

            A. Celiac disease (CD) [biopsy-proven]

            B. Dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) [biopsy-proven]

            C. Gluten intolerance*

            D. Other

 

67.5

 2.6

18.5

11.5

 

65.4

  2.5

20.1

11.9

2. Respondent profile:

A. Male

B. Female

C. Primary purchaser of gluten-free (GF) purchases

D. Primary decision maker of GF products purchased/used

E. Primary cook

F. U.S. resident

 

13.7

85.8

85.9

85.4

 

78.8

93.8

 

16.4

83.3

79.2

77.1

 

72.2

86.3

*Gluten intolerance is defined as those not biopsy-proven CD or DH.

 

Table 2. Factors Impacting Consumer Buying Habits

 

Percent Reporting as Important in Decisions

Nutritional Content

Type of grains used

Glycemic index

Nutritional composition

Fiber

Fat

Carbohydrate content

Total calories per serving

Enrichment

                    High omega fatty acids

 

45

11

28

14

28

16

25

15

13

 

Certification Claims

          Gluten-free (GF) certification

Organic

Kosher

Natural

 

 

66

10

3

15

 

General

U.S. manufacturer

   Manufacturer’s knowledge of GF

Baking characteristics

Number of servings

Shelf-life

 

9

30

51

12

23