The Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Malta is part of DIVERSICROP (COST Action CA22146), a global research network studying consumer interest in underutilized crops. Malta is contributing to this international effort with the study: “Consumer Attitudes and Interest in Underutilized Crops.” 

This research explores how cultural and traditional dietary habits in Maltese adults influence awareness, acceptance, and use of these lesser-known crops. You're invited to take part by completing a short, anonymous survey — it takes about 10 minutes. 

Participation is entirely voluntary

• You are free to accept or refuse to participate, without needing to give a reason. 

• You are free to skip any questions or to withdraw from filling in the survey at any time when filling it in, without needing to provide any explanation and without any negative repercussions for you. 

• There are no risks or direct benefits to you.

• At no point will you be asked to provide your name or any other personal data that may lead to you being identified.

• The survey instrument used will not collect IP addresses, which may constitute personal data. 

• Consent is implied by completing the survey.

Data collected will be used solely for this research and may be published in aggregated form in academic journals or presented at conferences. Only the DIVERSICROP research team and local investigators will access the data. This study is approved by the Research Ethics Committee of the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Malta.

Visit the below link to participate in this survey.

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