Özet:

Traditional foods, which are one of the important symbols of cultural heritage, today have become much more important than ever. Traditional food is also an important tool for the development of rural areas. However, the changes that have occurred in the past few years have led to a threat to cultural heritage. The aim of this study is to show the role of the local people in the transfer of Rize's traditional food to future generations by preserving it. The study was conducted with 390 consumers over the age of 15 who lived in Rize between July 2019 and February 2020 and are still related to rural areas. The data was obtained by a structured survey and face-to-face consultation with consumers, which was evaluated by square tests and frequency tables. 98.5 percent of the consumers who participated in the study consume traditional food. There have been significant relationships between gender, civil status, age, educational status, the number of individuals in the family, the income status and the traditional consumption frequency of the profession. Consumers consume traditional foods because they are natural, healthy and delicious. Traditional foods are prepared largely at home. In light of all the data, it is clear that the local people have a key role in the future of the transfer of traditional food.

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