FOOD CHEMISTRY
CARBOHYDRATES PROTEINS AND LIPIDS
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Question
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Shrimp belongs to which food group?
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protein
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dairy
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vegetables
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grains
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -But if you want to get technical about this crustacean, shrimp belongs to the protein food group – and so says the United States Department of Agriculture, for good reason.
Detailed explanation-2: -Shrimp proteins are made of -amino acids and all the 20 naturally occurring amino acids are found in varying proportions with all essential amino acids as per needs of the human being.
Detailed explanation-3: -Shrimp are mostly made up of protein and water. On average, 100 grams of cooked shrimp has: Calories: 99. Fat: 0.3 grams.
Detailed explanation-4: -Shrimp: the most popular animal protein source in the 21st century.
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