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What is the mechanism by which scientists or nutritionists determine calories in foods?
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Parr bomb: They use a device called a parr bomb which combusts a measured quantity of food and the heat derived is measured and is a direct reflection of the caloric content. It is quite accurate although not all food companies supply correct information as they do want to sell their products.
Answered 4/12/2013
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