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Global Academic Journal of Agriculture and Biosciences
Volume-6 | Issue-03
Original Research Article
Analysis of Consumers’ Perception of Insecticidal Preservatives and Its Residues in Cucumber and Tomato from Selected Markets in Port Harcourt
Azeez, O. M, Zakka, U, Aderolu, I, Akpore, O
Published : June 27, 2024
DOI : 10.36348/gajab.2024.v06i03.004
Abstract
A market survey involving 100 fruit sellers/consumers who were randomly selected in Fruit garden, Rumuokoro, Mile 3 and Oil Mill markets was conducted to examine their awareness of chemical preservatives, residual and dietary effects on their body. The study utilizes primary data which was collected through the use of questionnaire from the respondents and personal observation by the researchers. A semi structured standardized questionnaire was administered to the respondents to gather information about their socio demographic characteristics, knowledge, and attitude of the traders/consumers on nutrition and food preservation. Only 150 copies of the questionnaire were distributed by the researcher with the help of researches assistance. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequency distributions, percentages, mean score and correlation coefficient. In this survey, the seller/consumers above 35 years old consumes more of the fruits (35%) and those of 70kg weight recorded above 52%. Only 29% of respondents are aware that fruits bought are usually preserved with banned chemicals (gammalin 20, carbide etc.) by the traders. The hazard index recorded by tomato (1.2 – 1.3) and cucumber (1.8 – 2.2) was high in both markets under study. The consumption of tomato and cucumber is correlated positively with Weight (0.091) (0.019), Height (0.086) (0.178) and Body mass index (0.016) (0.043).

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