The Claim

Sulfur amino acids (methionine and cysteine) are the limiting amino acids in chorizo when consumed by children aged 6 months to 3 years, resulting in a Digestible Indispensable Amino Acid Score (DIAAS) of 99, which is just below the threshold required to classify the protein quality as 'excellent'.

Source: Pork cuts, hams, and sausages have digestible indispensable amino acid scores (DIAAS) close to or over 100

What the research says

Supports is higher

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Supports
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Challenges
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Quantitative
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In plain English

Chorizo doesn't have enough of certain important amino acids for little kids under 3, so even though it's close, its protein quality just misses the 'excellent' rating.

See the scientific wording

Sulfur amino acids (methionine + cysteine) are the limiting amino acids in chorizo for children aged 6 months to 3 years, resulting in a DIAAS of 99, just below the threshold for 'excellent' protein quality.

What the research says

1 study

  1. Study: Pork cuts, hams, and sausages have digestible indispensable amino acid scores (DIAAS) close to or over 100

    The study found that in chorizo, the sulfur amino acids are the limiting factor for young children, making its protein quality just below 'excellent'—exactly what the claim says.

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