Oferta de produtos plant-based em Uberlândia -mg, e comparação com produtos de origem animal

Abstract

: Plant-based foods use high technology and industrial processing to bring vegetables closer to the taste and texture of animal products. The consumption of plant-based foods is carried out throughout the Brazilian market and gained in the Brazilian market. Thus, the objective was to carry out research on the availability of commercial products in plant-based products, public resources to Uberlândia, MG, the nutritional value and the resource of marketing products inserted in the labels of plant-based products. In addition to comparing the price paid by the consumer and the nutritional composition of plant-based products with products of animal origin. The research was carried out through information from supermarket chains in the big city, with a description of the marketed product, such as wide varieties, express marketing, in addition to information such as price in the nutritional package and value. The data obtained were processed through descriptive analysis, using the Excel 2010 program. Of the 07 commercial establishments visited, plant-based products were found in 06 (86%). Among the places disclosed, the number of product varieties that vary between 04 and 11 items. 18 herbal products from 7 different brands were found. Regarding the marketing expressed on the labels, it was selected that all products found contained mention of products of animal origin. As for the price of all-vegetable products, there is superiority for all products of origin compared to those of animal origin. It was created on the basis of plants nor of lower energy value, content of products added to such and certain and lower contents of selected products when compared to the lowest contents of animal origin compared to products of animal origin. In all animal products, the carbohydrate and fiber content in plant products was higher than in animal products. Note that plant-based products have protein content close to the protein content of animal products. It is concluded that, in the commercial establishments visited, most are already selling plant-based products, and the price of these products is much higher than those of animal origin. The marketing expressed on the label of herbal products refers to products of plant origin. It is of great importance that the consumer compares the composition of the products at the time of purchase, as plant-based products do not always have the best nutritional composition.