Research Article

Determination of Mushroom Consumption Habits in Igdir Province

Volume: 5 Number: 4 December 31, 2015
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Determination of Mushroom Consumption Habits in Igdir Province

Abstract

This study was conducted to determine the mushroom consumption habits and preferences of people

living in urban area of Igdir province. The material of the study carried out in 2014 constitute the data obtained

from surveys conducted by face to face interview method with a total of 210 people residing in the city center of

Igdir province. As a result of study, it was found that mushroom consumption rate is 68.6% in the city center of

Igdir province. Dislike the taste of mushroom (40.7%) and fear of poisoning (33.3%) constitute greatest reasons

for mushroom nonconsumption. The average monthly consumption of mushroom per family was found to be 1.2

kg and the average monthly consumption of mushroom per person was found to be 324.3 g. A great majority of

individuals consuming mushroom buy the mushrooms from the market (43.6%) and as fresh (93.1%). As the form

of mushroom consumption, consumers generally prefer to eat by making sauteed mushrooms (29%). 72.9% of

individuals consuming mushroom consider that prices of mushrooms are normal. 56.6% of individuals consuming

mushroom eat only cultivated mushroom, 37.2% of individuals consuming mushroom eat both cultivated mushroom

and wild mushroom and 6.2% of individuals consuming mushroom eat only wild mushroom. With regard to

considered points while buying cultivated mushroom, freshness (25.3%) and cleanliness (16.8%) of mushroom

constitute the greatest share. As a result of this research to increase the mushroom consumption in Igdir province,

the consumer awareness about mushrooms should be developed.

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Primary Language

English

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Journal Section

Research Article

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Publication Date

December 31, 2015

Submission Date

November 14, 2015

Acceptance Date

December 4, 2015

Published in Issue

Year 2015 Volume: 5 Number: 4

APA
Kibar, B. (2015). Determination of Mushroom Consumption Habits in Igdir Province. Journal of the Institute of Science and Technology, 5(4), 9-16. https://izlik.org/JA79NC87YL
AMA
1.Kibar B. Determination of Mushroom Consumption Habits in Igdir Province. J. Inst. Sci. and Tech. 2015;5(4):9-16. https://izlik.org/JA79NC87YL
Chicago
Kibar, Beyhan. 2015. “Determination of Mushroom Consumption Habits in Igdir Province”. Journal of the Institute of Science and Technology 5 (4): 9-16. https://izlik.org/JA79NC87YL.
EndNote
Kibar B (December 1, 2015) Determination of Mushroom Consumption Habits in Igdir Province. Journal of the Institute of Science and Technology 5 4 9–16.
IEEE
[1]B. Kibar, “Determination of Mushroom Consumption Habits in Igdir Province”, J. Inst. Sci. and Tech., vol. 5, no. 4, pp. 9–16, Dec. 2015, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA79NC87YL
ISNAD
Kibar, Beyhan. “Determination of Mushroom Consumption Habits in Igdir Province”. Journal of the Institute of Science and Technology 5/4 (December 1, 2015): 9-16. https://izlik.org/JA79NC87YL.
JAMA
1.Kibar B. Determination of Mushroom Consumption Habits in Igdir Province. J. Inst. Sci. and Tech. 2015;5:9–16.
MLA
Kibar, Beyhan. “Determination of Mushroom Consumption Habits in Igdir Province”. Journal of the Institute of Science and Technology, vol. 5, no. 4, Dec. 2015, pp. 9-16, https://izlik.org/JA79NC87YL.
Vancouver
1.Beyhan Kibar. Determination of Mushroom Consumption Habits in Igdir Province. J. Inst. Sci. and Tech. [Internet]. 2015 Dec. 1;5(4):9-16. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA79NC87YL