Research Article

Current Knowledge and Perception of Edible Grasshopper/Locusts’ Consumption in Western Kenya

Table 3

Participants’ response towards the purchase of edible grasshoppers/locusts in western Kenya.

QuestionAttributeFrequencyPercentChi-square

Have you ever bought any edible grasshoppers/locusts before?Yes192.1χ2 = 92.2; d.f. = 1;
No88297.9
Total901100

If no what could be the reason for not buyingNot available in the market69278.4χ2 = 152.6; d.f. = 3;
Not willing to buy12414.0
Are available freely in nature232.6
I do not like them445.0
Total883100

If no and you come across them in the market, will you consider buying them?Yes26029.3χ2 = 17.2; d.f. = 2;
Maybe16819.0
No45851.7
Total886100