Table 2 Sociodemographic characteristics of the participants (n = 19).

From: Reformulation of soy sauce to reduce sodium content and assessment of manufacturer readiness, consumer acceptance, and shelf life

Sociodemographic characteristics

Value

Years of Experience (years)

0.6–38

Age (years; mean ± SD)

38 ± 25

Gender (%)

 

Male

32

Female

68

Race (%)

 

Malay

55

Chinese

40

Indian

5

Position (%)

 

Research and Development

30

Food Technologist

15

Quality Control, Product Manager, Plant Manager

25

Chief Executive Officer

10

Others

20

Education level (%)

 

Malaysian Certificate of Education

5

Bachelor Degree

90

Master Degree

5

Area of Education (%)

 

Food Science/Food Technology

48

Business Administration

26

Account

5

Nutrition

5

Others

16