Perfil dos consumidores de pescado na cidade de paripueira, Alagoas

Abstract

Fish meat is observed as one of the main sources of animal protein for human consumption. However, there is great economic, cultural and social importance for the public involved with fishing throughout the country. It is important that the food is stored in a refrigerated, salted or dried place and sold in suitable environments, meeting the legislation and the desires of the production chain, such as: fishermen, traders and the final consumer. In this present work, the objective was to characterize the profile of fish consumption in the city of Paripueira-AL and to verify the main places of consumption of the product. For this, 250 people were interviewed through a structured questionnaire with direct application. The data obtained were tabulated in an electronic spreadsheet editing software and graphs were generated. It was observed that fish meat is the 2nd most consumed meat in the city of Paripueira-AL. The frequency of consumption was considered median, with the majority of the population (39%) consuming fish at least twice a week or more. The main place of consumption was the interviewees' residence (90%) and the purchase directly from the producer/fisherman was determined as the main means of purchase (60%). It is concluded that the consumption of fish is a determining factor in the diet of the population of Paripueira-AL, which contributes to a healthy, healthy and balanced diet, and because it is a coastal city, fish is of great importance in this locality, and should be -to have greater incentives for the development of aquaculture and fishing activities.