The aim of the work was to analyze selected meat products, determine the content of selected nutrients and compare them with the data on the packaging. Nutrients that significantly affect the nutritional value of meat products have been selected for analysis. Total protein, fat and salt content was determined in each product. Due to the … [Read more…]
This paper describes the microstructure of whole-muscle meat products. It describes the microstructure of hams of the highest quality, choice hams, standard hams, and other whole-muscle products including dry-cured hams and poultry hams. The histological characterisation of pork ham of the highest quality and choice ham indicates that skeletal muscle forms demarcated areas connected by … [Read more…]
The consistency of meat products is an important qualitative feature. Additives that are not always acceptable to consumers are often used to alter consistency, for which reason the possible application of animal protein in the form of skin emulsion (SE) was tested. Two cooked meat products were used to test the application of skin (collagen) … [Read more…]