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Table 4 Frequency of consumption (%)d

From: Consumption of spices and ethnic contamination in the daily diet of Italians - consumers’ preferences and modification of eating habits

 

Everyday

Once to 3 times a week

Once to 4 times a month

Rarely

Never

Açaí berry

0.0%

1.6%

11.8%

5.3%

81.3%

Anise

1.4%

4.5%

21.8%

27.7%

44.5%

Black garlic

2.4%

5.4%

14.1%

8.8%

69.3%

Cardamom

0.9%

6.5%

19.0%

16.7%

56.9%

Chia

4.8%

5.8%

13.5%

11.5%

64.4%

Chili pepper

34.1%

39.3%

18.3%

4.9%

3.4%

Cinnamon

3.0%

16.6%

41.9%

29.2%

9.3%

Cloves

1.6%

9.6%

28.8%

30.4%

29.6%

Coriander

2.2%

10.2%

23.6%

15.1%

48.9%

Cumin

2.2%

12.9%

21.0%

18.8%

45.1%

Curry

5.1%

28.6%

34.8%

23.9%

7.6%

Ginger

11.2%

27.8%

33.6%

15.6%

11.9%

Goji berry

1.9%

5.6%

19.1%

16.3%

57.2%

Mustard

2.6%

14.7%

30.3%

19.5%

32.9%

Nutmeg

4.7%

30.3%

37.4%

18.5%

9.1%

Pepper

39.3%

40.2%

15.5%

3.3%

1.8%

Poppy seeds

3.6%

11.3%

23.5%

15.8%

45.7%

Saffron

2.9%

26.6%

42.9%

20.1%

7.5%

Sesame

22.6%

20.3%

23.0%

15.7%

18.4%

Turmeric

9.3%

23.4%

29.4%

18.2%

19.7%

Vanilla

4.6%

20.4%

36.2%

22.7%

16.2%

Wasabi

1.5%

7.5%

20.4%

17.9%

52.7%

  1. dThis table shows all the spices selected for the study. Percentages show the frequency of consumption and use by Italians during a week in the preparation of dishes. Spices indicated with bold letters are those belonging to traditional Italian cuisine