NU FS100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 21: Rigor Mortis, Red, Ground Meat
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Food news: junk food warning labels a nafta issue: high obesity rates around the world, high level of diabetes. Letting people know what is in their food. Focus is on the front of the packet. Generating the knowledge and putting in in the hands of the consumer. Maybe they"ll be satisfied with one not many. Health canada suggested all the 4 labels in one: egg consumption increasing: insect and plant proteins are of interest. Meat and eggs are traditional protein sources and consumers usually tend to move away from them when they consume insect and plant protein. High protein, high biological availability, good source of micronutrients. Protein is satiating but egg protein is not. Looking to gain weight or people who should eat more, so they should consume more eggs. Accumulation of lactic acid and resolution of rigor mortis: 2 biochemical changes to keep in mind. Lactic acid: weak organic acid which is safe to consume.