<b>Profile of milk and its products consumption in Maringá, Paraná State</b> - doi: 10.4025/actascitechnol.v32i3.3630

Abstract

Data collected in Maringá, Paraná State, on the acceptance and consumption of milk and its products were used to delineate the profile of consumption of these products, generating benefits for a better understanding of the consumer market for milk. A total of 300 people answered the survey that assessed the degree of acceptance and frequency of consumption of milk and its products. It was observed that the most important to the consumer at the time of purchase, is the relationship between price and quality of product, and approximately half of respondents (48.17%) prefer whole milk, followed by skimmed milk with 26.20%. However, it was found that 8.73% of respondents reported that do not consume milk, with the majority of cases justified by some level of lactose intolerance. Meanwhile, yogurt and cheese were identified as milk products with a higher percentage of frequency of use and acceptance. Overall, the data collected can conclude that milk and its products are consumed regularly and its products were identified with a high percentage of frequency of use and acceptance.