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Abstract
Groats played an important role in traditional Polish cuisine. These products are also recommended
by nutritionists today, and should appear in our diet. Research conducted in 2014 among residents of TriCity
and surrounding areas has shown that consumers rarely eat groats. The most popular was buckwheat,
barley and semolina (manna). It was found differences in the preferences of young people who are open
to novelties and older who are traditionalists. Also sex marginally influenced the opinions of respondents.
Consumers are aware of groats nutritional value and their importance in human nutrition.