Study on the Perception and Preference of the Native Local Foods in Jecheon Area

제천지역의 향토음식에 관한 인지도 및 기호도 조사

The purpose of this study was to have a proper understanding and a concern about native local food in Jecheon area. The data was obtained by use of questionnaires to residents in Jecheon and statistical analysis was performed The results were as follows: 1. Deodeokgui got the highest score in perception, preference, and possibility of development as a native local food in Jecheon. 2. Hyangeobaeksuk and Memiljeonbyung are significantly different in perception by gender. Perception scores of native local food were not significantly different by increase of age and resident period The perception scores of Dotorichaemuk and Minmulbibimhoe by nuclear family member were significantly high compared with that by extended family members. The perception score of Deodeokgui increased as the monthly income increased 3. Female subjects liked Gondeurebap and Memiljeonbyung whereas male ones liked Hyangeobaeksuk and Minmulbibimhoe. Preferences of Torimyun, Dotorichaemuk, Kongtang, Hyangeobaeksuk, Chikyori, Gobonju Seungumchotteok were increased as the age increased 4. According to this study, modernization was required for development of native local food.