Consumo y venta del huevo de codorniz en Costa Rica
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2021
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Zamora Sanabria, Rebeca
Chacón Villalobos, Alejandro
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El sector coturnicultor costarricense está en proceso de desarrollo; aún no se han documentado en la literatura aspectos productivos, económicos, de mercado o comercialización asociados al mismo. El objetivo de este trabajo es generar información sobre lacomercialización y el consumo del huevo de codorniz en Costa Rica. La investigación tuvo lugar entre enero y diciembre del 2019 en la Gran Área Metropolitana costarricense. Se realizaron consultas a 14 productores con respecto al entorno comercial, a la vez que se evaluaron las pautas de consumo de huevo de codorniz en una muestra de 300 personas.La mayoría de los productores (10) se dedican a la producción exclusiva de huevoen sistemas productivos que mayoritariamente no superan las 200 aves (11), principalmente alojadas en jaulas artesanales (10), y donde el uso de registros productivos no se ha implementado (11).Se emplea esencialmente alimento para gallinas de producción (13),sin distinción de la etapa productiva del ave (11), sin un manejo reproductivo en seisde los casos o bien empleando cruces consanguíneos (5).El huevo se comercializa principalmente en empaques de 24 huevos($2,42 por empaque) y en conservas de 200g ($2,5). En términos de compra, la mayoría de los consumidores expresó no adquirir el huevo de codorniz (74%), siendo el consumo esporádico aún entre quienes si lo obtienen (51,4% una vez al mes). La presentación preferida de compra es el huevo fresco empacado (46,8%), que es preparado principalmente como huevo duro hervido (66,2%).La producción y consumo de huevo de codorniz en Costa Rica se encuentra poco tecnificada y diversificada, lo cual concuerda con un perfil de productores pequeños y un bajo consumo.
Consumption and sale of quail eggs in Costa Rica.The Costa Rican coturniculture sector is yet in development. Production, economic or marketing aspects associated with the activityhave not been previously documented in the existing literature. The objective of this studyis to generate information about marketing and consumption patterns of quail eggs in Costa Rica. The investigation took place between January and December 2019 in the Greater Costa Rican Metropolitan Area. Survey wasapplied to14 producersevaluatingthe commercial environment, while the consumption patterns of quail egg were evaluated in a sample of 300 people. Most of the producers (10) are dedicated to the exclusive production of eggs mostly in farms that do not exceed 200 birds (11), mainly housedin artisanal cages (10), where the use of production records has not been implemented (11). They essentially use poultryfeed (13) without distinction of the productive stage of the bird (11), without reproductive management in sixof the cases,or using consanguineous crosses (5). The egg is sold mainly in packages of 24 units($2.42 each package) and canned 200g ($2.5). In terms of purchase, most consumers expressed that they don ́t purchase quail eggs (74%), with sporadic consumption even among those who do obtain it (51.4% once a month). When purchased, the preferred presentation the fresh packaged egg (46.8%) and is prepared mainly as hardboiled egg (66.2%). The production and consumption of quail eggs in Costa Rica is low-tech and low diversified, which is consistent with a profile of small producers and low consumptionpatterns.
Consumption and sale of quail eggs in Costa Rica.The Costa Rican coturniculture sector is yet in development. Production, economic or marketing aspects associated with the activityhave not been previously documented in the existing literature. The objective of this studyis to generate information about marketing and consumption patterns of quail eggs in Costa Rica. The investigation took place between January and December 2019 in the Greater Costa Rican Metropolitan Area. Survey wasapplied to14 producersevaluatingthe commercial environment, while the consumption patterns of quail egg were evaluated in a sample of 300 people. Most of the producers (10) are dedicated to the exclusive production of eggs mostly in farms that do not exceed 200 birds (11), mainly housedin artisanal cages (10), where the use of production records has not been implemented (11). They essentially use poultryfeed (13) without distinction of the productive stage of the bird (11), without reproductive management in sixof the cases,or using consanguineous crosses (5). The egg is sold mainly in packages of 24 units($2.42 each package) and canned 200g ($2.5). In terms of purchase, most consumers expressed that they don ́t purchase quail eggs (74%), with sporadic consumption even among those who do obtain it (51.4% once a month). When purchased, the preferred presentation the fresh packaged egg (46.8%) and is prepared mainly as hardboiled egg (66.2%). The production and consumption of quail eggs in Costa Rica is low-tech and low diversified, which is consistent with a profile of small producers and low consumptionpatterns.
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PRODUCCIÓN ALIMENTARIA, CONSUMO ALIMENTICIO, MARKETING, COSTA RICA