OVER two thirds of children have no idea that tuna is a fish according to new research.
Families in Newark were surveyed as part of a Midlands study by the chain Table Table, which has a pub restaurant in the town.
Findings revealed a startling lack of knowledge.
Of the 1,000 seven to 11-year-olds surveyed, a quarter had no idea that beef comes from a cow, while one in 20 were adamant that tomato ketchup comes from the ground.
Around 90% of children surveyed receive their food knowledge from parents yet one in 12 parents admitted to never eating any meals with their children.
The research has been commissioned to back a nationwide search for Table Table's family tasting teams, supported by celebrity TV personality and mum-of-two, Melanie Sykes.
In a bid to educate and get families excited about dining together, five families will be chosen to become the restaurant's tasters, sampling Table Table's variety of food, reviewing new menus, receiving insight from top chefs and winning a year's worth of free meals.
Melanie Sykes says: "I was shocked to see the results from Table Table's study and the lack of understanding from children on some very basic foodie questions.
"Findings showed that most of a child's food knowledge is taken from their parents so its imperative that we educate our little ones on what we are eating and one of the best ways to do this is by sitting down and spending time together over meals as much as possible."
To be in with a chance to become one of Table Table's family tasting teams send your contact details to TableTable@FrankPR.it
