[ID 205] ANÁLISE DO CONSUMO DE CARNE SUÍNA NO MUNICÍPIO DE PATROCÍNIO-MG

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: With a decrease in the use of pig fat in recent years, the breeding system has undergone a process of technology and production intensification. Currently, Brazil is the fourth largest producer of pork, but Brazilian consumption is still small compared to beef and chicken. Reduced demand may be associated with issues of habits and preferences, as well as the spread of misinformation. 

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the characteristics and preferences of pork consumers in the city of Patrocínio-MG, and the reasons for a reduced consumption of this animal protein.

MATERIAL AND METHODS: Descriptive study, based on field research, with a quantitative approach. Residents of the municipality between 18 and 70 years of age participated in the study. A questionnaire with 7 multiple-choice questions about socioeconomic and specific information about pork consumption was applied.

RESULTS: 400 people participated in the survey. Being 236 female (59%) and 164 male (41%). The predominant age group was 18 to 30 years old (57.25%). The monthly family income was 3 to 4 minimum wages (38.50%). Pork is the third most consumed meat in the region (13%), 93% of participants consume it, with a higher frequency of consumption of 1 to 2 times a week (51%). The main reasons for reduced consumption are because they do not like the taste (13.8%) and because they consider fatty meat (11.8%).

CONCLUSION: Consumers in the municipality of Patrocínio-MG do not have a preference for pork, and the main reasons that prevent them from consuming it are based on myths that do not match the characteristics of the meat and modern breeding models.