The perception of the consumer of sheep and goat meat in the municipality of Olho d'Água - PB

Abstract

The objective was to evaluate the consumption of goat and sheep meat in the municipality of Olho d'Água - Paraíba. A total of 80 questionnaires containing 12 questions about sex, age, civil status, monthly income, schooling, consumption, reasons for not consuming, frequency of consumption, place of purchase, influence on purchase, preference for type of cut and consumption of “buchada” were applied. The results showed that the majority of respondents were female (62,5%), ranging in age from 16 to 30 years (81,25%), monthly income from R$ 260 to 500 (48,75%) and high school complete (37,5%). 62,5% of the interviewees consume goat and sheep, those who do not consume goat/sheep claimed that these meats are greasy (65%), presenting a "rancid". 53% of the interviewees consume sheep and goats weekly. The free market (45,30%) is the main place of purchase The price (45,27%) is the factor that most influences the time of purchase. The cut back (shank) is preferred by the interviewees (39,44%). Regarding “buchada”, 61% of respondents appreciate it while 39% do not like this delicacy. Thus, it can be concluded that goats and sheep are very consumed by the population of Olho d'Água - PB. Incentives should be carried out with the aim of increasing consumption through the dissemination of nutritional quality and the benefit that this product brings to human health.