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Processed Meat to Drive China Food Sector by RNCOS E-Services Pvt. Ltd.

Posted by on February 5, 2012 No comments

According to our new research report “Chinese Processed Food Market Analysis”, the processed food industry in China has been expanding at a fast pace due to increasing demand for time saving processed food that have become an important part of daily diet of Chinese consumers. The consumption of processed food in China grew positively during the tough financial conditions, and we expect that the processed food industry will grow at a CAGR of 33% during 2010-2013.

The report also highlights that among the processed food segments, processed meat is the fastest growing segment. Between 2000 and 2008, demand for processed meat products registered growth of 345% on the back of shifting consumption pattern. A growing number of urban Chinese consumers prefer to buy processed meat products for convenience.

Moreover, the research has found that Chinese consumers are now accepting more low temperature food products compared to high temperature food products because of taste and health benefits. Owing to this, major Chinese processed meat manufacturers have shifted their operations to low temperature food products. After studying the market thoroughly, we expect that demand for processed meat products will grow at a CAGR of 16% during 2010-2013. The report has also discussed various growth factors such as Chinese consumer diet preferences, growing food safety concerns and intensive marketing of processed meat products.

The report has also identified how different modern retail formats contribute to the growth of processed meat market in China. The report has further revealed that the segment of processed meat enjoying highest demand in the country. It has studied demand pattern of imported processed meat segments and highlights the major imported processed meat segment.

“Chinese Processed Food Market Analysis” provides an extensive research and objective analysis of the growing processed food industry in China, its structure, past and current performance and demand potential. The report gives detailed information about consumption patterns on other key processed food segments, including Dairy products, Fish and Seafood products, Fruit and vegetable Juice and ready meals products. The report provides forecast for each segment and throws light on the prominent market players operating in the processed food market.

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The Truth About Eating Red Meat by James Knowles

Posted by on February 5, 2012 No comments

It has been thousands of years since humans have been eating red meat. It was in the 1950s that the tradition of eating meat got a lot of bad press as people started getting health conscious and research proved the link between animal fat, cholesterol, and serious health conditions like obesity, heart disease and cancer. As processed meats loaded with fat and preservatives became widely available the negative perception grew further. However it is now becoming clear even as food experts continue to debate meat consumption that it is not the meat which is the villain of the story but it is the fat that comes with it, which needs to be blamed. During preparation you would need to remove the outer fat, which will reveal red meat and it is a superior food with very high nutritional value, necessary for optimum health.

Complete Protein – Lean red meat supplies all the 21 essential amino acids found in proteins which the body requires. Red meat is said to contain “complete proteins” which are essential for providing energy to the body and are also important for the growth and repair of body cells. Antibodies are essential for fighting diseases and the protein in lean meat helps the immune system in producing it.

Source of Vitamins – Red meat consumption provides the body with vitamins that are vital to health. Vitamin A, which is supplied by the red meat and fat of grass-fed animals, is a powerful nutrient for maintaining good eyesight and strong immune and endocrine systems. Vitamin A also enhances fertility and helps in protecting the fetus against birth defects.

Rich in Minerals – Read meat has important minerals which are a must for good health. Iron is one of those minerals which enables the blood to efficiently carry oxygen to the cells of the body. Absorption of iron from red meat is better than those from plant sources. Women who experience heavy menstruation tend to lose a lot of blood which would lead to low levels of iron and they may feel fatigue and dizziness and they would need to eat lean red meat to prevent it.

Zinc is another important mineral which is found in red meat. This mineral has anti aging benefits which are derived from its anti-inflammatory properties and it also helps strengthen the immune system. Skin health can also be maintained by zinc as it speeds up the healing process caused from damage caused due to pimples and other skin disorders.

Wholesome Fats – Cholesterol build up which could lead to heart attack has been linked to animal fat but studies have proved that the structural fat which is found in lean meat is actually beneficial in preventing the dreaded disease. The polyunsaturated fatty acids which are found in red meat are known to play a major role in reducing abnormal heart rhythms, which are often the cause of cardiac arrest. Beef fat is found to contain nearly 35% of monounsaturated fat or good cholesterol. Beef and lamb meat are also said to contain high amounts of stearic acid, which are a form of saturated fat and it is found to be lowering LDL cholesterol or bad cholesterol. Omega-3 to omega-5 fatty acids are also found in lean red meat which are essential for healthy brain function and emotional well being.

Lean Towards Healthy Eating – Anything taken in excess is bad, and the same applies to red meat. But eaten in moderation, lean red meat is an excellent source of nourishment for our growth and energy requirements. When buying red meat, it helps if you can find meat from grass-fed animals because they contain more nutrients. And don’t forget the word ‘lean’ because controlling animal fat consumption to beneficial levels is a key to good health.
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Bison Meat – A Healthy Alternative to Beef by Timothy White

Posted by on January 30, 2012 No comments

Bison meat has gained much importance and recognition throughout the world in recent years mainly because of its hygiene factors and taste. Now telling you how I get aware of bison meat…I was at my friend’s birthday party where I tasted bison roasted meat. I had always a concept that beef is rich in calories and not good for health. But on that day bison meat opened my eyes when my friend’s wife told me about its features. It really made me shocked that read meat can be fat free and used by people like me (a diabetic patient).

Bison meat is rich is nutrients like proteins, minerals, zinc, phosphorus, and nitrates. It offers you a healthy diet and moreover a diet free of fats. Telling you the reason why bison meat is fat free can be based on the fact that bison’s are fed with pure materials and artificial things are strictly prohibited. That is the main cause of its distinct features. Bison is always considered a superior and far better quality as compare to ordinary beef. Bison meat is called a better red meat.

Now you might be thinking of that how does bison meat tastes? You do not need to worry about its tastes matters as bison meat is much delicious and yummy. Moreover it readily gets heated and melts in few minutes. You can use it in grilling and for regular cooking too. Bison meat is not much costly; it just covers its main cost and charges you on the same level as the others do. Bison meat requires you to gain sufficient knowledge about how to cook it and at what temperature levels, which you can get from its brochure or recipes. Bison meat does contain a recipes list with it, which helps you in deciding how to use red meat of bison.

Therefore bison’s red meat is better option to be used by those who do not rely on ordinary beefs as it is a safe and already tested approach. You can conduct research on bison meat through one of its related web site which gives you satisfactory guidance.

African Groundnut Stew by Titilayo Ajumobi

Posted by on January 30, 2012 No comments

Ingredients

Beef, mutton, chicken, pork ,turkey or fish

1 tbsp vegetable oil

onion, peppers, tomatoes(blended into paste)

2 cups of raw groundnuts

1 tsp dried ginger

1 medium sized Onion(chopped)

Salt to taste

Seasoning (knorr chicken, curry, thyme and white pepper)

Method:

You may decide to use anyone or all of the meat types. Cut the fish, beef, mutton, chicken, turkey or pork into servable sizes. Rinse properly and pour the meat in a pot, add some water, chopped onions, salt and seasoning and bring to boil. Stir repeatedly and allow it to boil for 45 minutes then separate the meat from the meat stock and pour the meat stock into a container. Blend the raw groundnut and set aside. Pour the vegetable oil into the pot, when it becomes hot, pour the blended paste into the oil and fry for 10 minutes, then pour the blended groundnut into it as well as the meat stock and stir properly, then pour the boiled meat (and if you are the type that prefers fish, you could use fish alone) and the dried ginger into the pot, add some salt and seasoning and allow it to cook for another 10minutes. Groundnut stew can be served over eba, pounded yam, amala, rice, yam or any meal you choose to eat it with.

To prepare eba, pounded yam or amala which are widely eaten in Africa is as easy as walking into any shop that sells African foods, buy the gari which is used in making eba, for pounded yam, buy the poundo yam and for amala, buy elubo. Pour some water in a pot and bring to boil. Measure 4 cups of either gari, poundo yam or elubo into the pot and stir until it becomes smooth. Pour a little water into the pot, cover the pot with its lid for 2minutes, open the lid and turn the content of the pot repeated until it is properly cooked, then serve the eba, pounded yam or amala with the groundnut stew. This serves 4 people.

What Are Spanish Tapas by Lamberto Fresnillo

Posted by on January 30, 2012 No comments

There are some bars or restaurants in some parts of Spain and America where they specialize only in tapas.

You can order many kinds of tapas and turn it into a complete meal in some restaurants and bars in Spain. The reason for serving tapas is to encourage conversations or socializing. It is served before a meal to increase a person’s appetite for the rest of the meal or served before or in between courses so that you will not become too hungry while waiting for the food. It is also customary for some diners to move about and socialize while eating tapas.

The history of tapas is not well known and according to the book “The Joy of Cooking”, the original tapas were made of slices of bread or meat that Andalusian taverns serve with sherry. Its main purpose is to cover the glasses between sips to prevent flies from getting close to the sherry. The meat that was used to cover the sherry is usually ham or chorizos which are both very salty and make you feel thirsty more. Restaurant and bar owners became creative with their tapas and made a lot of variations to it and this eventually led to an increase in saled of alcohol.

Tapas have continuously evolved throughout history and the introduction of different ingredients and influences from other cultures has turned the tapas into one of Spain’s best contribution to the culinary world. Spanish tapas can be made of a variety of ingredients such as tomatoes, cheeses, fish like anchovies, and olives. Some countries have even adapted the tapas into their own cuisine and made it their own by adding ingredients that are native to their country. Tapas are also a very versatile and sophisticated way to present appetizers that look good and taste just as good.

If you are planning to make tapas for your banquet or gatherings, a good sausage that you can serve with pride to your guests is the Salchichon Iberico de Bellota de Herradura. It is a sausage that is made from the lean meat of fine Iberian pigs. You can combine it with any vegetable of your choice or place on top of a flat bread. When laid out on a table like in a buffet service, tapas look beautiful. It can also be placed on each guests tables as a way to welcome them to your banquet.

Why I Choose to Live a Vegan Lifestyle by S. Ali Myers

Posted by on January 30, 2012 No comments

First, let me put this out there. I am using the word vegan to illustrate a point. I have more of a veganesque diet. Something like 95% vegan. I eat fish about once every two weeks. May have a milkshake or “real” chocolate every once in a while. Some of the faux meats I eat may have some milk ingredients (though really nothing significant). Basically, I’m not one of them strict vegans who frown upon anybody touching animal products.

Now that I got that out of the way…..

My family, when I was growing up, consumed the average “Black” Standard American Diet. Fried chicken, pork chops, fried fish, pig’s feet, chitterlings and so on. There was no meal where meat (including fish & chicken) was not present. This is not rare in the U.S. so this is not hard to believe. I just want to show how my view is not a result of upbringing but just a simple practice of looking, listening and observing. Or paying attention to nature and its laws.

Why do I subscribe to a vegan diet? A better question would be “why not?” I have molars that are flat. Looking at the meat-eating animals, it’s hard not to notice their very sharp teeth. Maybe they have those teeth so they can rip and tear into flesh. They also don’t chew they way I do. They chomp, rip and tear while I am more of a grinder. Actually, I eat my food like a horse. Bite then grind. Stallions even have incisors. Do horses eat meat? It easy to see that my teeth are better built for chewing than ripping flesh.

I always ate my meats cooked. But, it’s obvious that the carnivorous animals eat their meats raw. I’m certainly not planning on capturing a cow, slaughtering it, then proceeding to feast upon its decaying carcass. No haps! I must cook it. But, it seems more practical to eat a fruit or vegetable that doesn’t even need heat. Is it a coincidence that fruits and vegetables grow naturally and I do not have to harm a living soul to obtain my nutritional needs?

There’s been too many times that I can count when I ate so much meat that my stomach hurt. Actually it doesn’t take too much to cause the pain. My gastric acid doesn’t break down the animal flesh like it does natural foods. Carnivores have different stomach acids, that’s why they can eat fur, nails and other stuff that I wouldn’t. If I was wired to eat animals then why do I not have the same type of stomach acids as carnivorous animals?

Vegetarians live longer and are less prone to diseases. This is an example of cause and effect. Eat less meat, live longer and feel better. That really makes me question why I ever thought meat was the way to go.

Being a heavy meat-eater for the better part of my life and now living a vegan lifestyle, I feel better now. You truly are what you eat and eating soul-filled animals will have a detrimental effect on you. When the animal is stressed from their living conditions, you eat that stress. Whatever the animal feels, eats, and is exposed to, you assume it all. I am able to think clearer because I do not have those unwanted, external, non-organic feelings. Combine this holistic approach with meditation and other chakra opening practices, anyone can achieve enlightenment.

I made the choice for myself to eat the way that I do. It makes holistic sense and common sense. My mind, body and soul is alive so I must eat live, organic foods. No dead animal can nourish my holistic system. Why do I choose to live a vegan lifestyle? Because I choose life!

Peace Peace,

S. Ali Myers

Soulful Body & Mind

Weight Loss and Meat by Louis Jeffries

Posted by on January 30, 2012 No comments

You Can Eat Meat While Losing Weight

Many people do not understand. Yes You can eat meat and lose weight. As a matter of fact we should eat some lean meat for regularly health and nutrition purposes. A healthy diet should include some lean meat for iron, protein and other nutritious reasons. The problem is in our society most meat is not lean and most people overeat. Too much of a good thing is not good at all. So the question is how much is too much? Better yet, how much lean meat can I eat and still lose weight?

Today we consider a healthy diet should be include at least 1500 calories for women and 1800 calories for men. At these levels most people would lose weight because the average woman consumes more that 2000 calories per day, while the average man is over 2500. To lose weight we simply need to burn more calories than we consume. The nutritional information on food packages assume the average diet is 2000 calories per day. If we are burning and or eliminating 2000 calories per day then we we should lose weight reduce our eating to 1500 to 1800 daily. That seems logical but is not always true.

What You Eat Counts

The question still remains, how much lean meat can I eat and still lose weight? When we decide to lose weight we do not just count calories. We need to evaluate content. The content of a healthy diet should include a balance of a variety of all necessary food groups including protein, carbohydrates and fats. We need all three groups. Sure there are good and bad of each group but, lean meat constitutes necessary protein without excess unnecessary fat. A balanced diet would be 60% to 70% fresh fruit and vegetables; 20% to 30% whole grains, nuts and beans. That leaves no more than 10% of our daily calories as lean meat. Now if we are trying to lose weight that means on a daily basis we should not have more than 180 to 200 calories of lean meat. The average cheeseburger at a fast food restaurant is between 400 and 800 calories. That means no Big Mac’s, Whoppers or Quarter Pounders with Cheese.

But there are a few reasons to avoid the fast foods while attempting to lose weight. First the meat is not lean. The meat typically comes from specially bred animals that are fattened and plumped up just for the fast food chain. The truth is few people prefer the meat of a lean cow versus a nice juicy plump one if they are looking at a picture or some form of advertisement. We have been brain washed to believe the fatter the better. The second reason to avoid fast food is because the bread and the secret sauces. They are so filled additives, sugar, corn syrup and corn starch as they add as many calories as the meat itself with no nutritional value. So not only is the meat not lean and the bread and sauces are so full of additives but the entire fast food, commercially processed, meals are detrimental to full of sugars, sodium and starches that causes numerous health problems.

If you noticed you can eat 150 to 200 calories of lean meat a day and still be able to lose weight. It is highly unlikely to get that from any fast food restaurant. You could get that at home. A small fresh cut of lean beef could be about 200 calories. Chicken and turkey could provide the same protein with far less calories. There is another important factor to consider, metabolism and muscle mass.

Increase Your Metabolism to Lose Weight

The reason men can have more and actually require more calories daily is they have more muscles. With greater muscle mass your metabolism is greater. The greater your metabolism the more calories you burn. In other words if you exercise regularly you increase your metabolism and burn calories. If you do resistance training you turn fat into muscles, burning the fat and burning calories. Muscles continue to burn calories while you are not even exercising. But to maintain muscles you must continue to use them or they convert to fat. This is a long way of saying if you exercise daily burning more calories you can eat a little more meat and still lose weight. Keep in mind, you lose weight by burning more calories than you consume.

Eat Less, Eat Healthy, Burn Calories, Exercise Regularly, LOSE WEIGHT!

So Just What Is Pulled Pork by Paul Yates

Posted by on January 30, 2012 No comments

When I first started writing recipes for my web site I received a lot of questions about “pulled pork” and how best to prepare it. Living in the UK I’d never heard of pulled pork so it presented me with a great opportunity to do some exploring and further my barbecue education.

Pulling pork sounds like an extremely strenuous business but it’s not, it’s simply down to a gentle, slow cooking process that makes it ideal for the meat smoker although many a good pulled pork has been rustled up in a slow cooker or a traditional oven.

Pulled pork is so called because of the way that it is served up. As it says, it’s literally been pulled apart. Nowadays it can be served chopped or shredded (although traditionalist would probably shun this) but one thing remains true and that is the final presentation – in a bun with barbecue sauce and a coleslaw side.

Pork is a very traditional meat that’s been around a long time. In Europe for example, pigs have always been available because they eat anything and that makes them easy to rear particularly through the long harsh winters. In America it’s the pig or hog’s hardy nature that allowed it to survive in more extreme surroundings than cattle. It’s this fact that has made pork such a popular staple in the American South where the years ago the first settlers found that their cattle perished and the hogs happily thrived.

The pig is also popular because nearly every part of the animal can be eaten, even the skin, and let’s face it, who doesn’t like a nice piece of crackling?

Pork shoulder is the most commonly used joint because the long cooking could dry out some cuts but shoulder is quite a fatty joint therefore providing a natural baste. During the long cookout most of the fat will dissolve but most importantly it’s this long cooking process that breaks down the tough fibrous connective tissue called 19f1b87a4a76481ed8f500a3e3169d5b that tenderizes the meat so making it easy to “pull” apart.

Using a meat smoker for pulled pork does add a certain smoked flavour to the job that you’re not going to get from an oven but during this long cooking process (about 90 minutes per pound of meat) it’s sometimes difficult to keep the smoker going long enough at a stable temperature to finish cooking. It’s also arguable whether the smoker adds any more flavour after the first 5 hours and that’s why many folks will complete the second half of the cooking process wrapped tightly in foil in a conventional oven, especially when doing a large joint.

When the pork is finally done, it needs to rest for 60 minutes and then it should be ready for pulling apart and once pulled it can then be warmed a little if required. I find that the eating the pulled pork cold really highlights the smoked flavour but of course this is personal preference. The great thing I like about a pulled pork recipe is that in the end the flavour can vary so much simply by one’s choice of barbecue sauce yet to a traditionalist this is an endless source of debate. Long may these arguments continue!

How To Choose The Best Bbq Packages For Your Bbq Party

Posted by on January 30, 2012 No comments

Are you planning to invite some family members and friends for a barbecue party in your backyard? If you are planning to give a BBQ party for some family members and friends, you can save some money on food by buying BBQ packages from well known meat shops.

A lot of meat shops around the country offer BBQ packages for parties and family dinners. Most these BBQ packages are ready to cook so you need not worry about preparing your meat and your marinade. With a good BBQ package, you can just fire your grill and then put the meat right into the grill. To help you find the right BBQ package for your BBQ party, here are some pointers for you.

Choose Fresh and Premium Cut Meat

The quality of the meat is very important if you want to have great tasting barbecues. There a number of famous meat brands in the country that offers really great tasting products. Check out some of these famous meat brands and find out if they have some BBQ packages.

No, you do not have to go to different meat shops just to find out if they have BBQ packages that are suitable for your party. To save time, money and efforts, do your shopping online. Just log into the websites of well known meat producers and then take a look at their products. Most of these well known meat producers offer money back guarantee so you can be sure that these people believe in their products.

When buying meat for barbecue, choose premium cuts. The thigh, the back ribs and the belly are some of the parts that are good for barbecue. The thigh is especially good if you want to have thick juice meat that you can cook medium rare. On the other hand, the back ribs are really good especially if you want to nibble.

Is it Safe to Shop Online for BBQ Packages?

Although you may have heard a lot of ugly stories about being scammed while shopping online, not all websites are fraudulent. A lot of websites that are owned by well known companies give very good service to their clients.

Meat companies that sell their products online are especially known for giving good services to their clients. Many of these meat companies deliver your orders within 12-24 hours depending on your location so even if you are having your barbecue party within the next day, you can still place your order today and get your BBQ package in time for the party.

By: Jean A. Reeves

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Top 3 Reasons Why You Would Want To Buy An Electric Meat Grinder

Posted by on January 30, 2012 No comments

Home meat processing is now becoming more and more popular, and the days of having meat professional processed are slowing fading away thanks to the electric meat grinder. The following list includes some reasons why purchasing this type of product has become more important to may.

1. Money Saving Factor

When you purchase the electric meat grinder, you can grind and completely process the meat that you own in from the comfort of your own home. The help of a professional meat processing service is no longer required for the meat that you intend to keep in your freezer. Times are tough and people are finding more and more ways to save money, and this is just one of those ways that they are making that possible.

2. It’s More Convenient

When you purchase an electric meat grinder, you don’t have to leave the comfort of your own home. Rather, you can complete the task on your own using the tools that you have provided for yourself. When you can perform this task on your own, you’re able to store away your processed food quicker instead of having to wait for the professionals to finish the job.

3. A Sense Of Accomplishment

The electric meat grinder can help you perform a process that you would otherwise have to hire out to have done. Knowing that you were able to complete the task on your own without relying on the help of others can leave you with a pretty good sense of accomplishment.

You can find electric meat grinders being sold in just about any department store that you can find, or even online through thousands of retailers. Want to do something for yourself and your family when it comes to providing the food that you need? You might consider taking on the task of meat processing yourself in order to provide a good supply of food for your family without having to rely on others for the same service.

By: Matt LeClair

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