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Gluten Sensitive Opinions On The Price Of Gluten-Free Products

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  • Noémi KISS

    (Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary)

  • Péter POPOVICS

    (Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary)

Abstract

Whatever the type of food intolerance and allergy, with the correct adherence to a moderate diet, there are additional costs. It’s no secret, because with daily shopping, anyone can find that the price of gluten-free products is higher than that of non-gluten-free foods. For a conscious shopper, this can be 20%, but for a family it can be as much as 30 or 50% if the whole family wants to eat gluten-free. However, it is also worth examining what is the reason for the larger-than-usual price difference, in which case people need to understand the production process and sourcing to get an answer. It is usually made from less commonly grown raw materials, which are more difficult to obtain and more expensive. These plants often require more manual labour, which can result in higher prices. Care must be taken to avoid cross-contamination at the processing plant as well as during transport - this can also lead to additional costs. Not to mention that it should also be prepared separately in restaurants to rule out the possibility of cross-contamination.

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  • Noémi KISS & Péter POPOVICS, 2022. "Gluten Sensitive Opinions On The Price Of Gluten-Free Products," SEA - Practical Application of Science, Romanian Foundation for Business Intelligence, Editorial Department, issue 28, pages 17-24, May.
  • Handle: RePEc:cmj:seapas:y:2022:i:28:p:17-24
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    Keywords

    Gluten; Gluten-free; Gluten sensitivity; Price;
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    JEL classification:

    • I14 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Health - - - Health and Inequality

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