In 2021, a total of 1,192 participating flexitarians in selected European countries* stated that they prefer potatoes as the main ingredient in plant-based food. This was the highest number among all ingredients. In second place was rice, with a count of 1,169 participants.
Most preferred main ingredients in plant-based food among flexitarians in selected European countries in 2021
Austria, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, United Kingdom
Survey time period
June 2021
Number of respondents
2,300*
Age group
18 years and older
Special properties
Flexitarians
Method of interview
Online survey
Supplementary notes
Participants were asked: "Which of the following would you like to have as a main ingredient in plant-based food?."
*The overall number of respondents was 7,590. The total number of participants in each country was approximately 750.
The survey was conducted in Austria, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Spain, and the UK.
Missing percentage points to 100 percent are probably due to rounding.
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