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Abstract
At the spice market very popular are spices mixes. Rationality of their consumption raises questions,
mainly related to their composition. The aim of the study was to evaluate the consumers behavior on their
market with regard to the rationality of the consumption. The survey wasconducted using a questionnaire
directed to 100 spice mixes consumers. Results of research are shown as a percentage of responses. The
questions in the questionnaire related to the spice mixtures, their form, characteristics affecting the purchase,
place of purchase, frequency, product assortment and issues associated with their consumption associated
with their consumption. Ready to use, purpose and simple access determined the choice of a particular
spice mixes. Spices mixes properties were determined by the respondents as the organoleptic characteristics
such as taste, odor, flavor. 71% of respondents selected mixes for specific dishes, during purchase paying
attention to their composition (65%). The place of purchase were mainly supermarket, the kinds of spices
mixesassortment were rich and less diverse manufacturers/brands. It was found the lack of a rational look
at the consumption of mixes – NaCl and other ingredients content.