HOUSEHOLD FISH CONSUMPTION TENDENCY IN ANTALYA PROVINCE

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The objective of this study was to analyze the fish consumption and choices of consumers living in Antalya province. The data were obtained by a survey method with 312 families whose socio-economic structures were different. Simple descriptive statistical methods were used in order to determine the preferred consumption of fishery products. According to the results, household size, average monthly income, expenditure for food and meat of the families were 3.85, ¨ 1 725, ¨425 and ¨93 respectively. Household living in the province center mostly prefered chicken meat and fish consumption was below Turkey average. The most consumed fish was tuna whereas the least one was anchovy. Among the seafood other than fish, the most consumed one was squid while the least one was octopus. The reasons behind the low fish consumption were reported by the respondents as smell and dirtiness occured in the kitchen during cooking. Conversly, the main reason for consuming fish was that the fishery products are considered healthier than other products. Families consuming fish paid more attention to freshness and hygiene.

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