Every day we pull some stats from a survey and say have a chat about the findings. Today: How to tell if you’re a proper foodie.

The six signs that define a foodie – do these describe you?

  • Snubs chains restaurants in favour of independent eateries.
  • Knows the best cuts of meat.
  • Is open to trying anything on a menu.
  • Can make wine recommendations for each meal.
  • Knows the names of all the top chefs.
  • Understands the processes behind creating differed dishes.

Four in ten adults define themselves as a foodie, while 55 per cent say food is one of the most important aspects of their lifestyle.

Knowing all the best restaurants in town is the biggest sign of someone being a foodie, say 43 per cent of people.

35 per cent say a foodie would confidently use terms such as terrine, carpaccio and prosciutto in a conversation about food.

Almost three in 10 say they would expect a foodie to know where their food comes from, as well as the nutrition content.

According to 15 per cent, a foodie would snub chain-diners in fear of a bad meal, choosing instead to support local, independent eateries. They would also have knowledge of ‘hidden gem’ restaurants and be able to recommend them off the top of their head.

Source: Research for restaurant discovery app Zomato.

What do you think? Based on the signs listed after the survey, would you call yourself a foodie? Do you dine out often enough to be able to know what you’re talking about in a restaurant? How important is it to know a lot about the food we eat? Post a comment below, or on Twitter using #nsstatchat