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DISCOVERING RED MEATS FAKE NEWS It is not easy to navigate the world of food, the web is full of news with no scientific basis or rooted popular beliefs. So, I will try to help you shed light on some of the news that is circulating: fake news has existed ever since humans learned to communicate, but science can help us resolve some doubts. “It takes more than 15,000 litres of water to produce 1 kg of beef” IT’S NOT TRUE! Only about 10-20% of the water needed to produce 1 kg of meat is actually consumed during its production, while the remaining amount of the water resources used is returned to the environment. This estimate may vary based on the efficiency of the farm, but it never reaches the commonly estimated quantities. THEY SAY THAT