Table 5.
Consumption pattern of tomato products
| Variable | Number of respondents | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| How often do you consume foods containing tomato products (in a week)? | ||
| Very often (every day) | 275 | 69.6 |
| Often (at least 3–6 days in a week) | 104 | 26.3 |
| Not that often (at least 1 day in a week) | 16 | 4.1 |
| Total | 395 | 100.0 |
| What alternative ingredients do you use when fresh tomatoes are not available or in season? | ||
| No alternative ingredients | 330 | 83.5 |
| Alternative ingredients | 65 | 16.5 |
| Total | 395 | 100 |
| Have you patronized dried tomato products before? | ||
| Yes | 13 | 3.3 |
| No | 382 | 96.7 |
| Total | 395 | 100 |