About this trial
The study investigates the sensory characteristics, consumer perception and the effect on satiety and food intake of the meal with added Chondrus crispus seaweed produced by Acadian Seaplants in Atlantic Canada.
Eligibility criteria
This trial accepts healthy volunteersQualifiers
Young healthy adult males
Disqualifiers
Having any diseases
Smoking, consuming cannabis
Skipping breakfast regularly
Disordered eating patterns
Trial design
Crossover
Treatments tested in this trial
Food
Other interventionMeal with seaweed
Treatment groups
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
Subjective Appetite
The average subjective appetite is a result of the desire to eat, hunger, prospective food consumption, and fullness.
Food Intake
Ad libitum food intake is being measured with crustless pizza until the participants feel comfortably full.
Secondary outcomes
Physical Comfort
The subjective feelings of gastrointestinal discomfort, wellness, perceived energy, and fatigue levels.
Mastication
The number of chewing cycles per bite.
Taste and other sensory characteristics
The hedonic and intensity perceptions, including pleasantness, taste, texture, chewing, and other sensory characteristics.
Sponsors and contacts
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Mount Saint Vincent University
Lead sponsor
Acadian Seaplants
Collaborator