INVESTIGATION OF MACRO-MICRO NUTRIENT COMPOSITIONS OF STREET FOOD OF ADANA PROVINCE

Authors : Gül Topkaya, Özlem Özer Altundağ

Pages : 515-529

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Publication Date : 2023-12-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Street food varies in nutritional value and significantly affects food intake in many populations worldwide. The street food sector includes beverages and foods suitable for fast consumption, which are prepared and sold by peddlers or kiosks in public areas, especially on the streets. In this study, the macro and micro nutrients of 10 street foods that are frequently preferred in Adana were examined using the BeBIS 7.2 program. All selected street foods differed significantly in macronutrients. Beverages have the least energy content of street food. Adana Wrap was found to be the food with the highest energy content and saturated fat content for one serving, while Liver was found to be the dish with the highest protein, vitamin A and iron content. Beverages are the product with the least energy content of street food. Of the desserts, Burma has the most energy. There are many types of street food in Adana and frequently preferred products are included in this study. Street food should be developed and enriched in terms of nutritional content, as it is a fast and economical meal that is frequently preferred by individuals. Although there are many studies evaluating the gastronomic aspect of street food in Turkey, there is no study evaluating the nutritional elements. This study has a unique value as it is the first study to evaluate street food in terms of macro and micro nutrients. In addition, the evaluation of street food in terms of food safety in future studies will contribute to the literature.
Keywords : sokak yemekleri, yerel yiyecekler, besin bileşimi, yerel içecekler