{"id":4353,"date":"2024-05-24T09:01:31","date_gmt":"2024-05-24T09:01:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/selitys.fi\/what-is-the-most-popular-meat-in-finland\/"},"modified":"2024-05-24T09:01:31","modified_gmt":"2024-05-24T09:01:31","slug":"what-is-the-most-popular-meat-in-finland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/selitys.fi\/en\/what-is-the-most-popular-meat-in-finland\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the most popular meat in Finland?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In Finland, meat consumption is versatile, but one meat is clearly the most popular. This meat is <b>chicken<\/b>. Chicken has become a favorite of Finns for many reasons, such as its healthfulness, versatility and ease of preparation.<\/p>\n<h2>The reasons for the popularity of chicken<\/h2>\n<p>The popularity of chicken in Finland has grown steadily in recent decades. Here are some reasons why chicken is so popular:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Healthiness:<\/b> Chicken is a low-fat and protein-rich meat that fits well into a healthy diet.<\/li>\n<li><b>Versatility:<\/b> Chicken is suitable for many dishes, such as soups, stews, salads and grilling.<\/li>\n<li><b>Ease:<\/b> Chicken is quick and easy to prepare, making it popular for busy weekday meals.<\/li>\n<li><b>Price:<\/b> Chicken is often cheaper than many other meats, making it an attractive option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Chicken consumption in Finland<\/h2>\n<p>According to statistics, chicken consumption has increased significantly in recent years. In 2020, Finns consumed an average of around 25 kilos of chicken per person per year. This is a significant increase compared to previous years.<\/p>\n<h2>Comparison with other meats<\/h2>\n<p>Although chicken is the most popular meat in Finland, other meats are also popular. The following is a comparison of the consumption of different meats:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b>Chicken:<\/b> 25 kg\/person\/year<\/li>\n<li><b>Pig:<\/b> 20 kg\/person\/year<\/li>\n<li><b>Beef:<\/b> 18 kg\/person\/year<\/li>\n<li><b>Mutton:<\/b> 1 kg\/person\/year<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Sources<\/h2>\n<p>You can read more information about meat consumption in Finland from the following sources:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luke.fi\/fi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Natural Resources Center (Luke)<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ruokatieto.fi\/fi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ruokatieto Yhystis<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In Finland, meat consumption is versatile, but one meat is clearly the most popular. This meat is chicken. Chicken has become a favorite of Finns for many reasons, such as its healthfulness, versatility and ease of preparation. 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