{"id":1856,"date":"2015-11-02T14:50:12","date_gmt":"2015-11-02T14:50:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.friendsofglass.com\/taste\/united-by-taste-friends-of-glass-maps-european-taste-preferences-habits\/1"},"modified":"2024-09-09T16:03:04","modified_gmt":"2024-09-09T16:03:04","slug":"united-by-taste-european-taste-preferences-habits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/friendsofglass.com\/stories\/united-by-taste-european-taste-preferences-habits\/","title":{"rendered":"United by taste: Friends of Glass maps European taste preferences & habits"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n
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The quiz revealed some surprising results about Europeans.<\/p>\n

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Europe is Bland: A Taste of Bold Flavour<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

By definition, bland (also known as savoury) is a taste found in diets rich in grains, beans and tomatoes. It\u2019s associated with the Japanese word umami<\/em>, which roughly translates to \u201cdelicious flavour\u201d. It\u2019s fair to say that modern Europe has an appreciation for vibrant tastes \u2013 the UK\u2019s love of curry is just one such example. Throughout history, European flavours have been dominated by various herbs and spices transported here from the East.<\/p>\n

But taste preference themselves differ \u2013 the quiz identified several diverging tastes depending on region. Beer may remind Brits of home, but they\u2019re more likely to enjoy \u00a0a glass of sparkling wine on a Friday night. The French on the other hand reach for a cocktail to start their weekend. In the kitchen, the Germans like to keep spices close to hand, whereas the Italians opt for fresh herbs. And when it comes to personal character traits, the results were no less varied \u2013 while the continent as whole described themselves as fun, the Germans say they are quiet, the Croatians innocent, the Swiss reserved and the Czechs sarcastic.<\/p>\n

We are in love with fresh and natural<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

When it comes to the weekly food shop, most Europeans head straight for the fresh, natural ingredients. 22% of us are good at drawing up a shopping list and sticking to it, while some countries keep an eye out for special deals and offers more than others \u2013 Italy is one country prone to such spontaneity.<\/p>\n

Europe is the land of olive oil<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Unsurprisingly, Mediterranean countries see olive oil as a reminder of home. But it\u2019s also a preferred condiment for the rest of us. And according \u00a0to the European Commission, there is nowhere to rival Europe as a leader in both the production and consumption of olive oil: we produce 73% of the world\u2019s olive oil and consume 66% of it.<\/p>\n

To really enjoy the pure taste of food and drinks, consumers trust glass the most as the best packaging material. A 2014 survey of European consumers showed that 87% prefer glass packaging for their food and drinks. The same survey revealed that one of the key reasons to buy products packaged in glass is that glass preserves taste better than any other packaging material does.<\/p>\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In April of this year, Friends of Glass launched the Taste Map Quiz to explore European citizens\u2019 taste preferences and how they are influenced by cultural factors. 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