Post by Ismail AbdulAzeez on Apr 3, 2013 20:12:42 GMT 1
Protein deficiency due to poverty is a root cause of malnutrition in Caldas. Edible snails can be grown locally as a cheap protein source.
Snail meat contains protein, fat(mainly polyunsaturated fatty acid), iron, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, copper, zinc, vitamins A, B6, B12, K and folate. It also contains the amino acids arginine and lysine at higher levels than in whole egg. It also contains healthy essential fatty acids such as linoleic and linolenic acids. The high-protein, low-fat content of snail meat makes it a healthy alternative food.
Snail Pie and other prepared snail delicacies could be sold at local grocery stores to help ease snails into the local cuisine!
Source: www.openideo.com/open/how-might-we-improve-health-care-through-social-business-in-low-income-communities/concepting/grow-edible-snails-to-supplement-caldas-nutrition
Snail meat contains protein, fat(mainly polyunsaturated fatty acid), iron, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, copper, zinc, vitamins A, B6, B12, K and folate. It also contains the amino acids arginine and lysine at higher levels than in whole egg. It also contains healthy essential fatty acids such as linoleic and linolenic acids. The high-protein, low-fat content of snail meat makes it a healthy alternative food.
Snail Pie and other prepared snail delicacies could be sold at local grocery stores to help ease snails into the local cuisine!
Source: www.openideo.com/open/how-might-we-improve-health-care-through-social-business-in-low-income-communities/concepting/grow-edible-snails-to-supplement-caldas-nutrition
