Assessing the palatability of different meats consumed in a biodiversity hotspot to inform alternative protein interventions

Between August and September 2022, we interviewed 570 adult respondents (aged 18–80) from 15 communities surrounding Nigeria’s Cross River National Park to assess the palatability of solid animal-derived protein—domestic meat, fish, invertebrates, and wild meat. Respondents were categorized a priori into three groups: households (n = 190), hunters (n = 190), and vendors (individuals selling wild meat in markets and restaurants; n = 190).