Bread consumption status in families with different socio-economic and cultural levels: the case of Süleymanpaşa district in Tekirdağ province

Bread is the main food source of the world table. Bread is an important factor in human nutrition, it is a source of carbohydrate and protein, nutritious, cheap and easy availability is an important factor. In recent years, consumers demand products with high nutritional value. The importance of consumers in this direction and giving importance to healthy nutrition has led to an increase in diversity in the bread industry. This research reveals the overall state of bread consumption in Turkey and by taking samples of Tekirdag Province Süleymanpaşa District socio-economic and cultural level of bread consumption was conducted to investigate the cases, the family is different. For this purpose, face to face survey study was carried out with 270 consumers living in Süleymanpaşa district of Tekirdağ province and original data were obtained. Along with all this information, taking measures to increase the awareness of the people about bread consumption and preservation methods and making awareness campaigns will make great contributions to the national economy in terms of bread waste.