2. Food miles is a term which refers to the distance food is
transported from the time of its production until it reaches the
consumer. Food miles are one factor used when assessing the
environmental impact of food, including the impact on global
warming. The concept of food miles originated in the early 1990s in
the United Kingdom. Some scholars believe that an increase in the
miles food travels is due to the globalization of trade; the focus
of food supply bases into fewer, larger districts; drastic changes
in delivery patterns; the increase in processed and packaged foods;
and making fewer trips to the supermarket. At the same time, most
of the greenhouse gas emissions created by food have their origin
in the production phases, which create 83% of overall emissions of
CO2.
3. Typical indian Foods
4. Lets look at some calorie, fat and protein counts for
thesebasic Indian dishes:Roti:: 85 calories per roti with a 6
diameter. Fat content -0.5gms.Dal (urad) with tadka:: 154 calories
per 150gms. Fat content -6gmsRajma/chana/lobhia: 153 calories per
150gms. Fat content -5gmsAverage mixed vegetable: 142 calories per
150gms. Fat content- 15gms (based on oil usage)Average chicken
curry: :300 calories per 100gms. Fat content -15 to 35gms (based on
oil and types of cut - skinless, lean etc)Plain dosa:: 125 calories
per medium dosa. Fat content - 3gmsIdlis: 132 calorier for two. Fat
content: 3gmsCurd rice: 190 calories per 100gms. Fat content:
7gmsCoconut rice: 368 calories per 100gms. Fat content: 15gms
5. Carbon Footprint for Food Miles in India as compared to
others ...