Factors affecting dry bean consumption in the United States

摘要: Total per capita dry bean consumption has increased markedly in the United States over past two decades. However, little is known about distribution of across different marketing sectors, geographic regions, or population groups. Using data from USDA’s 1994-96 Continuing Survey Food Intakes by Individuals, this article examines cooked beans States. The analysis indicates that greatest southern and western areas country. About 55 percent black beans, one fastest growing classes terms use, are consumed region Although people Hispanic origin represented approximately 11 population, they accounted for 33 all edible consumption. Relative to their share low-income consumers ate substantially more navy, lima, pinto than those with greater means.