Energy Use in the Food Sector: A data
Energy Use in the Food Sector: A data
Energy Use in the Food Sector: A data
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Abstract<br />
The study presented here is a survey of <strong>data</strong> for estimat<strong>in</strong>g energy requirements <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> food<br />
sector. It conta<strong>in</strong>s a large number of <strong>data</strong> about <strong>the</strong> energy required for crop farm<strong>in</strong>g, animal<br />
husbandry, food process<strong>in</strong>g, storage, transportation and food preparation. The survey is based<br />
on published material or <strong>in</strong>formation communicated directly to <strong>the</strong> authors. Recommendations<br />
for fur<strong>the</strong>r <strong>data</strong> surveys are made.<br />
This <strong>data</strong>base can be used for estimat<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> energy use for various food items over <strong>the</strong>ir lifecycle.<br />
The applicability of <strong>the</strong> <strong>data</strong>base is exemplified by estimat<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> energy requirements<br />
of a hamburger with bread, lettuce, onions, cucumbers and cheese. The possibilities for<br />
lower<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> energy use of a hamburger are discussed briefly on <strong>the</strong> basis of <strong>the</strong> results.
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