Abstract
The
main purpose of this study is to analyze
goat milk and products consumption structure of households in urban part of
Izmir, Canakkale and Balikesir Provinces. Data has been collected from 500
households residing in the city centers through proportional sampling. Logistic
regression (logit model) was used for the analysis of factors which affect
consumption of goat milk and products. It was determined that 95 households
consume goat milk, 166 households consume goat cheese and 50 households consume
goat yogurt. Annual mean consumption per person was calculated to be 2.98 kg
for goat milk, 5.86 kg for goat cheese and 2.16 kg for goat yogurt,
respectively. Results of logit model show that knowledge of the product is an
important factor in consumption of both goat cheese and goat milk. Consumers
should be informed on the importance and benefits of goat milk and products, their
awareness should be raised in regard to quality standards of products and they
should be guided into opting for packaged and branded products.