Pork meat is an important source of protein for humans. With the exception of vitamin C, it contains almost all the vitamins (in particular vitamin B6, vitamin B12, riboflavin and niacin) or their pro-vitamins, and is also a valuable source of minerals (in particular phosphorus, potassium and zinc) (Murphy et al. 2011). Consumption of pork … [Read more…]
Beef is sometimes referred to as the “meat of the rich”, and there is some historical justification for this. Beef consumption can to some extent be considered an indicator of the purchasing power of the population. Since 1995, beef consumption in Europe has slumped by approximately 11%. Another significant fall of around 5% was caused … [Read more…]
This study aimed to evaluate differences in the chemical composition and sensory characteristics of the meat of bulls of the breeds Aberdeen Angus, Gascon, Holstein and Czech Fleckvieh fattened under identical housing and nutritional conditions. The animals were slaughtered at an average weight of 657 ± 32.7 kg when they reached the age of 17 … [Read more…]