Christmas special: A double-blind study to determine the best caterpillar cake in a paediatric ward environment

Published Date: 16th December 2021

Publication Authors: Nesbitt V, Ng SM

This prospective, double-blind study sought to determine the best supermarket caterpillar cake and whether the original version, Colin, could be distinguished from its descendants. A total of 42 participants at Southport and Ormskirk NHS Hospital rated the quality of the chocolate, cream filling, sponge quality and general impression of seven caterpillar cakes using a five-point Likert scale. They were then asked to identify which of the caterpillar cakes was Colin. The results showed that Colin was correctly identified by only 15% of participants. The highest-rated cake overall was the Co-op’s Charlie, whilst the lowest score was attributed to Sainsbury’s Wiggles. The findings support the use of Charlie the Caterpillar in the paediatric ward setting.

 

Nesbitt, V; Ng, SM. (2021). Christmas special: A double-blind study to determine the best caterpillar cake in a paediatric ward environment. Diabetes Care for Children & Young People. 11(1), pp.85-88. [Online]. Available at: https://diabetesonthenet.com/diabetes-care-children-young-people/christmas-special-a-double-blind-study-to-determine-the-best-caterpillar-cake-in-a-paediatric-ward-environment/ [Accessed 19 September 2024]

 

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