nonconventional food source Flashcards
1
Q
rarest coffee in world?
A
kopi luwak/civet (droppings of civet cat)
2
Q
how does civet coffee get prepared in the cat’s system?
A
digestive enzymes break down proteins to expose free a.a. and have a unique rxn during maillard browning when roasted
3
Q
why do we need alt. protein source?
A
- ballooning population (9 bill. by 2050)
- need 70% more protein on 30% less farmland
- climate change is disrupting things
4
Q
entomophagy is practiced in ____ countries with more than ____ insects considered edible
A
113; 1900
5
Q
why choose insects?
A
- high quality protein
- high food conversion rate
- emit less greenhouse gas
- can be grown on organic waste
- require less space
6
Q
insects selected for:
A
size, social behaviour, safety, high egg production/hatchability, nutr. benefits, high protein quality
7
Q
foods with insects?
A
pb, strawberry flavouring, sprinkles, spinach, beer
