stock vs. broth

I often hear the words stock and broth used interchangeably, and the more I have researched the topic and I am now thinking it's all down to personal opinion.

In my opinion, stock is made from uncooked meats for a shorter time frame. A whole chicken can take anywhere between 2-3 hours depending on size of chicken and pot that you're using. The gelatin is extracted from the chicken during the cooking process. Gelatin contains 2 amino acids arginine and glycine. Both of these amino acids are hydrophilic (hydro= water philic=loving) and will draw water to the digestive tract and bringing many digestive enzymes with them.

Benefits of arginine:

• collagen producer

• boosts immune system

• enhances protein synthesis

• improves gut infections

• helps with muscle weakness & infertility

Benefits of glycine:

• collagen production

• liver detoxification

• used for salicylate sensitivity, poor digestion, wound healing (along with arginine)

• lowers trigylcerides

If made correctly, when you strain your stock it should turn to jelly once cooled. Stock can be kept in the fridge for up to a week and re boiled if necessary.

For the broth scenario, I believe this method is used with cooked meats and it's cooking process is much longer (12-24 hours...72 hours if your busy!). For example, if you have roast chicken one night, you will have the left over carcass and then you will place the left over bones into a slow cooker, fill with water and apple cider vinegar (couple of cap fulls) and let it do its job. Cooking this way will give you a much stronger liquid and if you are introducing it for the first time to your family, I would recommend starting with a stock first. You will also notice that the liquid will not turn to jelly once cooled.

Broth contains more amines than stock, which should be monitored for people with amine sensitivities.

I have attached an 8 minute video from the Western A. Price Association on the explanation of how to cook your meat stock. You will notice that Sarah Pope cooks her stocks for a lot longer!

 https://youtu.be/4w9RJrXe9zw