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Human equivalent of dog/cat food? (lemmygrad.ml)
submitted 3 months ago by borschtisgarbo@lemmygrad.ml to c/askchapo@hexbear.net
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[–] bennieandthez@lemmygrad.ml 32 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (3 children)

It has to meet this 2 requirements:

  • It's produced from the waste of another product.
  • Its ready to eat.

I think sausages and ham meet this requirement since they are made from trimmings, maybe some cereal brands but i dont know. In México, if you buy a liter of cooked beans made by a small store, it is very likely made from broken beans and bad beans left when grain is processed so i think that also meets the requirements.

Also being honest, probably chicken nuggets are made with trimmings, in spain theyre even called "croquetas" which its the same word for dog and cat food.

[–] huf@hexbear.net 14 points 3 months ago (1 children)

trimmings is good, but you combine it with some kind of grains to get a... pudding? much more economical.

[–] TraschcanOfIdeology@hexbear.net 6 points 3 months ago

That's what mortadella is, more or less.

[–] Enjoyer_of_Games@hexbear.net 5 points 3 months ago

Arguably there is another requirement which is that there is a server - diner power dynamic where the diner essentially gets what they are given without input or capability to feed themselves.

With that respect the equivalent would be canteen gruel, rations, government cheese, soup kitchens etc

[–] piggy@hexbear.net 4 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I think that criteria is a bit too loose. In the American context liver pate would qualify.

[–] bennieandthez@lemmygrad.ml 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

pate certainly belongs in that category

[–] piggy@hexbear.net 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

The reason I disagree is that "dog/cat food" implies it's something that is widely eaten culturally, a "default meal" of sorts. I don't think pate fits the bill there most Americans cannot handle offal. Nuggies sure, but not really pate.

[–] propter_hog@hexbear.net 1 points 2 months ago

Nuggies are just deep fried pâté

[–] ElChapoDeChapo@hexbear.net 21 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Honestly I sometimes just heat up a can of beans and put it in a bowl and think to myself "Mmmm, bachelor chow" fry

[–] comrade_pibb@hexbear.net 8 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

When I'm shopping with my partner I'll say, "i need some bachelor chow" and grab a couple frozen lunches

[–] hexbee@hexbear.net 20 points 3 months ago (2 children)

Dry food: military ration crackers

Wet food: huel/soylent

British edition: tesco meal deal

[–] Saeculum@hexbear.net 4 points 3 months ago

British edition: tesco meal deal

Beans on toast

[–] DragonBallZinn@hexbear.net 15 points 3 months ago

Soylent?

[–] dead@hexbear.net 13 points 3 months ago (1 children)

In terms of being widely available, ready to eat or easy to prepare, having a common form with slight variations, and high popularity, then I would say Pizza.

[–] orshelack@hexbear.net 12 points 3 months ago

SPAM, or any other canned meat slurry

[–] propter_hog@hexbear.net 11 points 3 months ago

Cocoa Puffs

[–] robotElder2@hexbear.net 9 points 3 months ago

Hard tac and canned tuna

[–] bigleaguechew@lemmygrad.ml 8 points 3 months ago (1 children)

canned corn beef hash is dog food, IMO

[–] godlessworm@hexbear.net 3 points 3 months ago

tastes and looks like it

[–] InternetLefty@hexbear.net 8 points 3 months ago

Requires no cooking, shelf stable, and can safely provide a complete diet? Some type of fortified bread is probably as close as you're going to get there.

[–] Melonius@hexbear.net 7 points 3 months ago

Plain cheerios. Tasteless, fortified with vitamins, and just lacking in protein

[–] robot_dog_with_gun@hexbear.net 7 points 3 months ago (1 children)

if you live in a country where pet food has to be safe for humans then theres no need to equivilate. deep fry optional cw: i assume eggs and meat of some sort, legally.

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[–] BodyBySisyphus@hexbear.net 7 points 3 months ago

Animal productsWhen I was in middle school, home economics was a required class. In our first year cooking unit, we made "sandwiches" consisting of Wonder Bread and tinned meat. The texture and odor of the meat strongly reminded me of pet food. I didn't try any.

[–] Omegamint@hexbear.net 6 points 3 months ago

A combination of Totinos, metamucil, and a multivitamin

[–] NeelixBiederman@hexbear.net 6 points 3 months ago

Peanut butter?

[–] came_apart_at_Kmart@hexbear.net 6 points 3 months ago

Kitten/Puppy:

  • nuggies

Adult:

  • bagged popcorn

Senior:

  • multivitamins + fiber supplements
[–] Infamousblt@hexbear.net 5 points 3 months ago

Beef Stroganoff

[–] AvocadoVapelung@hexbear.net 4 points 3 months ago

lunchables

[–] Gorb@hexbear.net 4 points 3 months ago

McDonald's

[–] TrashGoblin@hexbear.net 4 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Mazuri Primate LS Biscuit. Available in banana or cinnamon.

[–] stoi@lemm.ee 2 points 3 months ago

[–] Homer_Simpson@hexbear.net 3 points 3 months ago

dog/cat food