Knowledge of health benefits, availability, accessibility and consumption of indigenous foods by urban adults in the Cape Metropole, South Africa

The study population demonstrated limited knowledge regarding the definition and health benefits of IFs. Within the Cape Metropole, IFs were perceived as largely unavailable and inaccessible across food establishments. Additionally, there was a common misconception equating IFs with exotic foods. Despite this confusion, a significant proportion of participants expressed a willingness to purchase IFs if they were more readily accessible.