Abstract

GUZMAN SEBASTIAN, Karen del Carmen et al. Food products marketed in the “Plaza” of Villa de Zaachila, Oaxaca, Mexico. Rev. Mex. Cienc. Agríc [online]. 2016, vol.7, n.4, pp.871-883. ISSN 2007-0934.

The "market day" is a traditional trade practice symbolizing a cultural heritage, where traders come from different parts of the region. The objective of this research was to determine the type and quantity of food products marketed in the "market day" of Villa de Zaachila, by direct observation, interviews and surveys of traders January 2013 toApril 2014. According to criterion traders, the products were grouped in fruits, vegetables, seeds, herbs and other derivatives foods. Fruits accounted for the largest amount sold (54.8%). The town from which the products influenced the amount (kg) that reaches "the Plaza". The highest percentage (53.6%) of merchants selling smaller amounts to 50 kg, were classified as selling homegrown.

Keywords : barter; own traders; traders “regatones”; traditional trade.

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