Manufacturer wants to offer fitness shakes from animal slaughter

Build muscle with slaughter: protein shakes from meat
Every year millions of tons of food end up in garbage. The idea of ​​a meat processor from Switzerland to make better use of slaughterhouse waste is therefore to be welcomed. Whether his planned products, however, find buyers, is put there. Among other things, protein shakes are planned.

Protein shakes from slaughterhouse waste
Experts say protein bars and Co. are unnecessary after exercise. A natural protein supply is sufficient. Nevertheless, some athletes resort to the most unusual measures. For example, a trend from the US was reported last year, according to which breast milk should help with muscle growth. In the fitness industry, products from a Swiss meat processor could possibly cause a stir in the future. He plans protein shakes from slaughterhouse waste.

Some athletes try to build their muscles with protein shakes. In the future, more products could be available to them. A Swiss company is planning protein shakes from slaughterhouse waste. (Image: theartofphoto / fotolia.com)

Food supplements from tendons, cartilages and skin layers
If an animal is slaughtered, only about half of it lands on the plates. A very large part is processed further, for example to animal feed. A waste, says the Swiss meat processor Centravo, who wants to make better use of slaughterhouse waste in the future. The company's communications officer, Georg O. Herringer, told Swiss Radio and Television ("SRF"), "If an animal is slaughtered, it makes sense to use as much as possible for us humans." Out of the remainder Tendons, cartilages and skin layers of slaughtered cattle or pigs are said to be derived from food additives that could be used in protein shakes or sauces.

Make better use of animal fats for people
The processor is planning a new factory in Lyss in the canton of Bern next to the old plants. From 2018 on, new processes from the waste will be used to produce food additives that may end up in sauces or protein shakes. According to Herringer, a new market is emerging here: "Acceptance among consumers is increasing." Consumer advocate Sara Stalder also welcomes the fact that animal fat should be better utilized for people. "It could also replace some of the palm oil produced under questionable conditions," she told the "SRF.".

Vegetarians "should not be deceived"
Important to her but the instructions on the packaging. "Vegetarians or people who do not eat pork, must not be deceived." The consumer advocate also reminded of something that is often repressed. Be it ready sauces, bread or cheese: there are many foods that are often not vegetarian or vegan. Especially in ready-made meals animal additives are often included. In the future, more could be added.

Reduce meat consumption
However, a more sensible way to avoid slaughter would be to reduce or eliminate meat. This could limit the factory farming and do something good for the environment. In addition, human health would benefit. A meat-rich diet, for example, causes increased uric acid in the body, which in the long term in some people can lead to kidney stones or gout. In addition, studies have shown that over-consumption of red meat increases the risk of colon cancer or heart attack. (Ad)