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| Hansen, L.L.; Mejer, H.; Thamsborg, S.M.; Burne, D.V.; Roepstorff, A.; Karlsson, A.H.; Hansen-Møller, J.; Jensen, M.T.; Tuomola, M.. |
| Boar taint is an off-flavour of pork caused primarily by a microbial breakdown product, skatole and a testicular steroid, androstenone. As skatole is produced in the large intestine from tryptophan, it is possible that some "bioactive" ingredients could modify protein fermentation and, in the process, diminish boar taint. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of inulin-rich chicory roots (Cichorium intybus L.) on boar taint. In the first of three trials individually penned, entire males and females were given an organic concentrate in which 0·25 of the daily energy intake was replaced with crude chicory roots for 9 or 4 weeks prior to slaughter. In the second trial, entire male pigs were given diets that included, either crude chicory roots,... |
| Tipo: Journal paper |
Palavras-chave: Feeding and growth. |
| Ano: 2005 |
URL: http://orgprints.org/4515/1/4515.pdf |
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