wantsfood

Wantsfood is a term used in online discussions and marketing research to refer to the expressed desire for specific foods or meals. It describes a consumer's stated preferences for particular dishes or ingredients, as opposed to broader needs or nutritional requirements.

The term combines 'wants' and 'food' and is not a formal technical term in nutrition or economics. It is more commonly encountered in social media analyses, market surveys, and product development discussions where researchers distinguish between what people say they want and what they actually buy or eat.

In market research, wantsfood data helps identify popular flavors, seasonal trends, or emerging categories; brands use it to guide menu design and targeted advertising. In behavioral nutrition, researchers examine how cravings, marketing cues, and availability influence expressed wants and subsequent intake.

Limitations: Self-reported wants may be influenced by social desirability, marketing exposure, or context; the lack of a standardized definition means it can be used inconsistently across studies.

Related concepts include food craving, consumer demand, wants vs needs, and sensory marketing.