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The following report compares the energy inputs required for the processed food and whole food. The energy values are calculated considering many sectors and obtaining the energy equivalent of the each sector. Total energy is obtained by summing up the energy value of the individual sector. The value obtained is compared to the standard model value of the EIOLCA (d) model. Based on the model and its associated assumptions, the following conclusions can be drawn The processed food consumes 2.3% energy more than natural food production. The major portion of energy consumption is due to electricity and the energy consumption can be reduced by judicial usage of electricity. The study shows the correctness between EIOLCA and analytical model.
Processed food, whole food, EIOLCA, energy
