Proceeding Buffalo International Conference
2013

BUFFALO MEAT AS A HEALTHY FOOD

Rusdy, Muhammad (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
02 Jul 2014

Abstract

Proteins from animal sources are higher biological value than from plant sources, because animal proteins contain amino acids that more similar to our body’s need, however animal meats often contain high levels of saturated fats and cholesterol that increase the risk of heart disease. Differ to many land animals that contain high levels of saturated fatty acids, buffalo meat contains less saturated fatty acids, cholesterol and calories but higher in iron, vitamin B12 and protein than those of beef, pig  and skinless chicken. Grass-fed animals contain higher omega-3 fatty acid, lower ratio of omega-6 and omega-3 and higher content of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) than those of grain-fed animals. 

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