Essays about: "Meat alternatives"

Showing result 26 - 30 of 37 essays containing the words Meat alternatives.

  1. 26. Identifying variation in the OMT gene in Pisum sativum and its relevance regarding protein content

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Biologi

    Author : Louise Carlsson; [2018]
    Keywords : Meat consumption; environment; alternative protein sources; Pisum sativum; OMT gene; QTL;

    Abstract : As global meat consumption is rising, the negative impact the animal husbandry sector has on the environment will increase. Greenhouse gas emissions have increased by 40 % during the last 200 years, and the animal husbandry sector is today responsible for 18 % of the total greenhouse gas emissions from food production. READ MORE

  3. 27. Vaccinerad hangris : optimal lysinhalt?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Nutrition and Management

    Author : Louise Lundahl; [2017]
    Keywords : vaccinerade hangrisar; lysin; protein; foder; tillväxt; klassning; kompensatorisk tillväxt; kväveutsläpp; foderstrategi;

    Abstract : Vaccination against boar taint with Improvac® is one of the alternatives to surgical castration. It was not until 2009 the use of Improvac® was approved within EU. There is a lack of Swedish studies concerning the requirement of protein and lysine to vaccinated male pigs. READ MORE

  4. 28. Forced Sustainability - a stated preferences study investigating expected compliance with an externally imposed diet restriction

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik

    Author : Beata Berg Malmberg; Joel Karlberg; [2016-08-11]
    Keywords : Diet change; School lunches; Consumer behaviour; GHG emissions; Sustainability; Foreced choice; Compliance;

    Abstract : The municipality of Gothenburg aims to drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions stemming from meals served within the public sector, partially by substituting meat with plant-based alternatives within the schooling system (Göteborgs Stad, 2014). The emission target is set at a 40 percent reduction, and if this is to be met solely through change of diet, three out of five school lunches would have to be vegetarian. READ MORE

  5. 29. Analysis of Consumer Behavior Towards Plant- Based Meat and Dairy Alternatives Market in Sweden

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Tania Mousel; Xiaoou Tang; [2016]
    Keywords : plant-based replacements; vegetarian; vegan; food sustainability; Theory of Reasoned Action; Swedish consumer behavior; behavioral intention gap;

    Abstract : In recent years the subject of plant-based alternatives to conventional animal products has gained a lot of attention. Combining existing research with our own quantitative analysis, we are exploring what the driving factors and the barriers are, which influence Swedish consumers when it comes to consuming these specific products. READ MORE

  6. 30. Sodium reduction in emulsion-type sausage

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Food Science

    Author : Lisa Skogsberg; [2016]
    Keywords : salt; sodium reduction; potassium chloride; substitution; sausage;

    Abstract : Sodium chloride (salt) is consumed in varying amounts between individuals and popula-tions worldwide, but the consumption is generally higher than the recommended intake in many parts of the world. Research has shown that high sodium consumption is associated with increased blood pressure and we are therefore recommended to consume less sodium. READ MORE