Four out of ten Costa Ricans do not consume frozen chicken for fear of getting sick

Published Jan 24, 2025

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A study in Costa Rica found that 48.7% of people consume frozen chicken-based products, while 51.3% do not. The main reason given for not consuming these products was health concerns. Among those who do consume the products, 54.5% read the packaging instructions, with most falling between the ages of 35 and 49 and having university education. The most common cooking utensil is the conventional frying pan, followed by the air fryer and microwave. Supermarkets are the favorite place to purchase these products. The researchers suggest that there is a need for education on the proper handling and cooking of these products, particularly in non-traditional cooking technologies like the air fryer and microwave.

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Among the findings, it is worth highlighting that 48.7% of people consume frozen chicken-based products, such as breaded patties and nuggets, among others. On the contrary, 51.3% would not consume these products. Health and possible chronic conditions, with 39.9% of responses, were the main reason why most people said they did not consume this type of food, followed by the lack of liking for the product, with 34%. When asked, it was found that 54.5% of people who consume these products say they read the instructions on the packaging. Of these, 61.2% are between 35 and 49 years old and 52.6% are between 18 and 34 years old. Likewise, 60.3% correspond to people with university studies. Regarding the way in which the product is cooked, the results reported that the most commonly used utensil is the conventional frying pan (77.3%), followed by the air fryer (29.4%) and the microwave (9.7%). Costa Rican consumers' favorite place for these frozen chicken products is the supermarket ...

Source: Agromeat