Roasting season: how much has the barbecue set gone up in price
A set for cooking shish kebab, including meat for frying, a barbecue, a set of skewers, charcoal and ignition, rose in price by 8% over the year, calculated for Izvestia in the analytical center "Check Index" of the company "Platform OFD". You will have to spend 3.5 thousand rubles on it. This year, Russians most often choose pork, chicken and lamb for cooking on the grill. Meat is purchased more often in markets and stores, but online platforms also record an increase in demand for it, as well as for barbecues and skewers. Doctors strongly recommend avoiding overeating kebabs — this can negatively affect well-being and lead to an exacerbation of chronic diseases of the liver, gallbladder and pancreas.
How much does a barbecue set cost?
This April, the cost of a barbecue set amounted to 3.5 thousand rubles, the analytical center "Check Index" of the company "Platform OFD" told Izvestia. This amount includes the purchase of ready-made meat for frying (weight is not specified), a set of skewers, a barbecue, charcoal and an ignition.
The average receipt was 8% higher than last year's. Skewers have risen in price most noticeably — by 15%, as well as meat — by 14% (spending on it accounts for about a quarter of the cost of a set).
The warm weather in early spring contributed to an increase in demand for barbecue products — in March it was 30-35% higher than last year's level, analysts said.
— In April, demand slightly "deflated", as it naturally happens after the first month of the active meat roasting period. In addition, the influence of Lent on the eve of Easter also affected," the Check Index added.
Pickled meat is most often bought at non—chain retail outlets, such as markets and small shops. Pork, chicken and lamb are the most popular this year among barbecue lovers.
One serving of pork neck, along with spices and marinade, will cost Russians 243 rubles, said Olga Matveeva, financial consultant at X5's Package service. This amount includes 200 grams of pork neck, onions, barbecue seasoning and lemon at the prices of the Pyaterochka retail chain.
The Fix Price chain of stores noted that sales of charcoal, skewers and ignition liquids increased by an average of 40%, and disposable tableware — by 23%.
Also in the pre-holiday period, the chain notes an increase in sales of ketchup and other sauces.
How much is spent online
Online platforms also record an increase in demand for meat for kebabs. By the May holidays, sales are expected to increase by 30% compared to March-April, Ozon fresh reported. They confirmed that the most popular types of meat for kebabs among Russians are pork and chicken.
The most noticeable rise in price was chicken kebab, First Data calculated (they analyzed online sales). The price per kilogram of chicken kebab increased by 44% to 400 rubles. The cost of a kilogram of beef increased by 17% (to 1,193 rubles). Pork shish kebab went up by 7% (to 441 rubles), and turkey — by 4% (to 523 rubles).
Russians are also actively purchasing skewers and barbecues online. For example, skewers and barbecues have become the most popular products on Wildberries.
Demand for outdoor recreation products at Ozon increased 1.6 times year-on-year in April. Barbecues, skewers, ignition fluid, charcoal, travel kits, and insect repellents were the most popular.
In March-April of this year, Avito saw a 16% increase in interest in outdoor meat and vegetable products compared to the same period last year. In addition, they often bought grilles, barbecues and skewers.
A set of handmade stainless steel skewers can be purchased for 1.3 thousand rubles, and a budget barbecue grill for 399 rubles. Coal sales increased by 30% over the year. The seller asks for 530 rubles for a package of charcoal weighing 10 kg.
How is shish kebab dangerous to health
To maintain health and well-being on vacation, it is important to maintain a balanced diet, doctors reminded Izvestia. Shish kebab is a potential source of carcinogens, said Anastasia Sivakova, biologist, junior geneticist, specialist in the development department of MyGenetics.
— When frying meat, a reaction occurs between amino acids and reducing sugars, which leads to the formation of new compounds such as furans. These substances are classified as carcinogens," she explained. — They do not dissolve well in water and accumulate in the fatty tissues of the body.
To minimize the risk, it is recommended to limit the consumption of fried meat, as well as not to bring it to black crusts during cooking. The body is able to remove toxins on its own, if it is not overloaded with excessive amounts of harmful food, the expert emphasized.
For cooking shish kebab, it is advisable to give preference to low-fat meats such as chicken or turkey, added Janeta Borlakova, an endocrinologist and nutritionist at the RZD-Medicine Family Clinic. She also called for portion size control.
— To enjoy the taste without feeling heavy in the stomach, 100-150 g will be enough. Add fresh vegetables and herbs to the table, as well as grilled vegetables — they go well with meat and reduce the load on the digestive system, — she recommended. — Eat in small portions, use small plates and enjoy every bite. Listen to your body: as soon as you feel full, you should stop.
In people with gastrointestinal problems, overeating fatty meat contributes to the exacerbation of chronic diseases of the liver, gallbladder and pancreas, the doctor reminded. It is also recommended to use alcohol in moderation, as it can increase appetite.
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