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Pork is the most popular meat in the Western world, particularly in Central Europe. It is also very popular in East and Southeast Asia (Mainland Southeast Asia, Philippines, Singapore, and East Timor). The meat is highly prized in Asian cuisines, especially in China (including Hong Kong) and Northeast India, [3] [4] for its fat content and texture.
[3] [4] [5] As an example of the difference, for 2002, when the FAO figure for US per capita meat consumption was 124.48 kg (274 lb 7 oz), the USDA estimate of US per capita loss-adjusted meat consumption was 62.6 kg (138 lb).
One 10-g slice of cooked side bacon contains 4.5 g of fat, 3.0 g of protein, and 205 mg of sodium. [54] The fat, protein, and sodium content varies depending on the cut and cooking method. 68% of the food energy of bacon comes from fat, almost half of which is saturated. [ 55 ]
Fat: less than 3g between 3g and 17.5g more than 17.5g per 100g or 21g per portion Saturated fats: less than 1.5g between 1.5g and 5g more than 5g per 100g or 6g per portion Sugar: less than 5g between 5g and 22.5g more than 22.5g per 100g or 27g per portion Salt: less than 0.3g between 0.3g and 1.5g more than 1.5g per 100g or 1.8g per portion
Trade in pork bellies declined, and they were delisted from the Chicago Mercantile Exchange in 2011. [94] [95] In 2023, China produced more pork than any other country, 55 million tonnes, followed by the European Union with 22.8 million tonnes and the United States with 12.5 million tonnes. Global production in 2023 was 120 million tonnes. [96]
Beyond Meat also announced the launch in China of a plant-based version of minced pork. [41] In 2020, Beyond Meat launched an e-commerce site to sell products directly to consumers. [42] In January 2021, Taco Bell announced a collaboration with Beyond Meat, initially as a test and then as a permanent option for a new plant-based protein food. [43]
The high fibre and low food energy content is better for adults than babies and too much fibre can cause flatulence. The salt content should be checked before giving Quorn to babies, since the salt content varies among products. [41] [42] The carbon footprint of Quorn Frozen Mince in the UK is claimed to be at least 80% less than that of beef. [43]
Spam (stylized in all-caps) is a brand of lunch meat (processed canned pork and ham) made by Hormel Foods Corporation, an American multinational food processing company.It was introduced in the United States in 1937 and gained popularity worldwide after its use during World War II. [1]