Red meat consumption habits in Antakya district of Hatay province

In this study, the general factors affecting the consumption of red meat and meat products of the households living in the Antakya district of Hatay province, the place of purchase, the type of purchase, the characteristics of the place of purchase, and the changes in red meat consumption according to income levels, education, age and number of family members were examined. The data used in the study were collected through a survey conducted with 300 consumers in 2020. 103 of the respondents were female and 197 were male. It has been calculated that consumers consume 4,39 kg of red meat per month. It has been determined that consumers prefer to shop for red meat once a week. Reliability and hygiene criteria were found to be important in determining the places where red meat is purchased. While purchasing red meat, they preferred to buy it as minced meat and to consume red meat on the grill at home or in the restaurant. The risk of animal diseases has been seen as the most important factor that will cause a change in consumption. It has been observed that media organs do not have a significant effect on red meat consumption habits. It has been determined that conducting studies to increase the flavor quality of red meat, increasing the precautions against animal diseases and keeping the price at the purchasing power level can increase the consumption of red meat.