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RIBEIRO, Maria et al. Traditional alimentary products: purchase habits and honey consumption. Rev. de Ciências Agrárias [online]. 2009, vol.32, n.2, pp.97-112. ISSN 0871-018X.

To determine the honey consumer’s profile and to describe purchase and consume habits are the objectives of this study. A cross-sectional survey was carried out in a probabilistic sample including 172 individuals of the Braganza region population. After, a descriptive analyses is done to characterize the sample and purchase and consume habits of the inquiry. In this study participated 172 individuals, of which 41,9% are male and 58,1% are female. It was verified that the smashing majority is honey consumer (94,8%), they prefer the national honey because it is more available, it is tastier, it is quality and it is trustworthy (70,9%). The main form honey use is mixed with other foods (60,5%), the favorite place for the honey purchase is near the producer (51,7%) and the most important factor in the purchase decision is the palate (52,3%).

Palavras-chave : Beekeeping; Consumer’s profile; Honey; Market research.

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