Food From Animals
Animal products like meat, egg, honey, milk, cheese, butter, and curd are eaten by human beings.
Meat: Meat of animals like goat, chicken, fish, and prawns is commonly eaten.
Egg: Hen’s egg is the most common bird egg eaten in the world. It is a rich source of proteins and vitamins. Some people also eat eggs of goose and duck.
Honey: Honey is a sweet liquid made by bees from the nectar of flowers. Honey is collected from beehives. It is used in cooking and also has medicinal value.
Milk: Milk is obtained from animals like cow, buffalo, and goat. It is a very nutritious food item and is a rich source of proteins. Milk also contains calcium, which is required for proper bone growth and nerve function.
Products made from milk are known as dairy products. Some common dairy products are discussed below.
- Paneer (cottage cheese): Common methods of making paneer include adding lemon juice or vinegar to milk. Then, the liquid portion of milk is drained off and the solid part forms paneer. This process is called curdling.
- Cheese: Cheese is made from curdled milk of cow, goat, sheep, or buffalo. Cream Cream is made by collecting the top fatty layer of the milk.
- Butter: Butter is made by churning fresh cream.
- Ghee: Ghee is made by gently heating butter and removing the solid matter.
- Curd: Common methods of making curd include adding a small sample of curd in warm milk. The microorganisms (bacteria) present in the curd sample turn the milk into curd.
Unlike green plants, animals cannot make their own food. They depend on plants and other animals for food.