Perfil do consumidor de pescado em um município amazônico às margens do rio Solimões, Brasil

Abstract

This study aimed to characterize the profile of fish consumers in the municipality of Tabatinga - AM. Questionnaires were applied to 100 fish consumers. Data on socioeconomic aspects, consumer preferences, purchase, storage, processing and preparation of fish were obtained. As for consumers, 52% were female, 35% were born in Tabatinga, 51% were between 31 and 50 years old, 69% had a family income of 1 to 2 minimum wages and 47% had completed high school. Fish is part of the diet of 99% of the adult population, with 64% having it 3 times a week. At the time of purchase, there is a preference for whole fish and the preparation of 38% is roasted. The main commercialized species were Liposarcus sp., Mylossoma sp. and C. macropomum. The fish are sold in the form of bunches or kilograms, with prices ranging from 12 to 20 R$/kg. The per capita consumption of local fish is 49.6 kg/person/year. Thus, this study contributes with information to support policies for the sustainable use of fishing resources, regional development related to commercialization, the production chain and the population's eating habits.